Is my ball python's rat bite wound infected after the scab came off?

It looks like the wound is massively improved, it shouldnt be too long until it is completely healed. You are keeping it clean and applying topical antibiotic so there is little else you could do at home. Keep going as you are, and if it starts to deteriorate head to a reptile vet.

It looks like it is healing very well. As long as there is no discharge, pus or wet spot where the scabs are, I think you do not have to worry about infection. Hopefully with the next shed the skin will have repaired itself. You may need to check his log house for rough surface (ie too rough) and sand the wood somewhat so he does not scrape himself open again.

Hello. Yes, I would advise having your snake seen before the area becomes significantly infected. We have many treatments to treat wounds in snakes, many of which you may need to continue at home. It is best to have this looked at soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It doesn't look badly infected to me, just monitor it, it should get smaller every day, if it starts to grow or to look more red and moist, then it's likely to be infected, in that case you will need to take her to the vet in order to get an antibiotic course.

I can see that the wound is moist and there is a scab in the center..An abscess is likely to be raised and closed, and this wound appears rather open. Because the wound is large, it may take several days to heal, but I can see that it is beginning to close. If you are concerned that Hashbrown is uncomfortable, you can always bring her to a vet for pain medication and antibiotics. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Eclipse should be examined by an experienced herp veterinarian. He may need antibiotics to treat or prevent infection. Monitor for discharge, lethargy, odor or loss of appetite. Keep the area clean and dry. You can apply a dab of triple antibiotic ointment topically. Use paper towels as substrate until the spot heals. It may take a a couple sheds, but he should recover. In the future, if he ever gets any adhesive stuck on him, use a bit of olive oil to soak the area then gently remove the adhesive.

If the snake has wounds on its body I would recommend a veterinary exam to be sure antibiotic treatment isn't necessary. You can clean off the wounds with a mild warm soapy water for now and schedule an appointment with your vet when they open tomorrow. The topical antibiotic I have used in snakes is called silvadene, but it is a prescription only medication so if that is what is required, you will need to get a prescription from your veterinarian for this medication.