My Red Ackie Monitor has a wound. Can I put an ointment on it?

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Hello. I just got an adult Red Ackie Monitor. Beautiful and healthy. However he has a large blister like wound on his spine. The previous owner said he liked to dig under the water dish and scratch his back against it. It doesn’t look infected but it has an opening where I can even see his flesh (no bleeding). Looks like it’s just hard to heal, because he is moving all the time and the healing crust can’t form. Should I apply some ointment?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Clean the area daily with a solution of diluted Betadine or Chlorhexidine (Hibiclens). An ointment may trap bacteria under the skin and would not be recommended without the advice of your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. An exam would be recommended if the spot does not begin to heal with proper at home care. The vet may dispense a triple antibiotic ointment or a silver sulfadiazine cream after an exam.

My Red Ackie Monitor has a wound. Can I put an ointment on it?

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