My snake ate a mouse, now fur is sticking out of its body. Emergency?

I'm glad you found him! Since he was missing for so long, an exam with your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet would be strongly recommended to diagnose and treat any illness or injury. In the meantime, give him a good soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. This will warm him up and provide hydration. Once he's warm and hydrated, he will be more likely to accept prey.

This looks extremely painful and could be due to trauma, infection (fungal, bacterial or parasites) or even metabolic disease. Your veterinarian will be able to perform tests to properly diagnose Alexander and prescribe appropriate treatment.

I am very concerned that your snake may have developed septicemia which is most often caused by bacteria living in the snakes skin that take an opportunity to infect. You need to go to a reptile vet right away to habe the snake examined. If it is septicemia itis very serious and needs high doses of antibiotics to treat. Sometimes there is an underlying condition that predisposes to it. I wish you the best of luck.

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.

Thanks for reaching out about Dani. If the temperature of the prey was not correct, she could had tried to eat it, spit it out, then ate it again. This could have left red mucous. The red might have been from the prey, not necessarily her. Monitor for now. Make an appointment with a reptile veterinarian if problems persist. Good luck.

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.

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.