How can I treat my reptile's mouth rot at home? When is a vet needed?

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Is this mouth rot and what can I do to treat it at home? Pet's info: Reptile | Python | Male | 0 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about E.T and including pictures. It is not possible to see the lesions you mention in the pictures but mouth rot can sometimes be managed at home. Correcting any environmental deficiencies is very important, re-check the temperature range offered. Gently cleaning the mouth with warm water and a cotton tipped applicator to remove any caseous debris in the mouth. Be careful when swabbing the mouth to not entangle the cotton on the teeth. After all the infected material is removed, the gums can be painted (with a cotton tipped applicator) with a dilute chlorhexidine or betadyne solution, once or twice daily. Severe mouth lesions recovery better with the administration of systemic antibiotics, which is only available through a veterinarian. Good luck.

How can I treat my reptile's mouth rot at home? When is a vet needed?

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