My snake's scale rot is worsening despite Neosporin and betadine.

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Movhi scale rot continuation. I was told without a doubt it was scale rot. I have been treating with Neosporin and betadine bath solutions as per request of the vet I saw. It's getting very concerning. The image where he is pale pink, is the one on the day of diagnosis. Pet's info: Reptile | Python | Male | unneutered

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for the follow-up and photos. Now both the photos have come through. This is very concerning. I look at those photos and would have thought the other way around. The one of the left I thought was the day of diagnosis and the one where he is pink was now. This is really bad :( I think he need injectable antibiotics (enrofloxacin) at this point so you need to get him back to the vet to get the injections. I would also ask your vet for a topical cream called Silver Sulfadiazine to use in place of the Neosporin. Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.

My snake's scale rot is worsening despite Neosporin and betadine.

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