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John_jb View Profile |
Question about boa bites.
I was feeding my 6ft male the other day, and I forgot to use forescepts... So I threw the rat in, and he striked at it, but missed. So I went to pick it up and he striked at my hand, thinking it was a rat. All the teeth sank in OUCH that really hurt, and wow the amount of blood shocked me, i ruined a couple of towels with the amount. But I got some souvenirs, I pulled two teeth out from my hand =p But anyways, my dad forced me to the doctors, saying "you’ll get gangrene" and I really doubt you’d get it, but he sent me anyway. The doctor gave me some anti-biotics, my question is, is this really necessary? It’s been 3-4 days now and you can’t even make out the marks. Thanks - John - p/s Here’s a pic of the bite (sorry for bad quality)
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| 05/09/09 06:02am |
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Bciaddict View Profile |
Message To: John_jb In reference to Message Id: 2001178 Question about boa bites.
I haven’t been bitten by a boa over 5 feet but, once I get the bleeding to stop, I swabbed my hand with hydrogen peroxide. If possible I swabbed the snakes mouth with diluted peroxide (they can get germs from biting you). Then I just keep an eye on the bitten area to see if any signs of infection appear. I’ve never had to worry so far. And I keep an eye on the snake to make sure it doesn’t show signs of catching anything from me. Amie |
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| 05/09/09 06:49am |
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John_jb View Profile |
Message To: Bciaddict In reference to Message Id: 2001187 Question about boa bites.
And no sign of infection at all tbh, you can bearly make out the markings now. My biggest worry now, is that i did snap off two-three teeth, will that effect him much? Cheers, - John - |
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| 05/09/09 08:19am |
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Bazzer View Profile |
Message To: John_jb In reference to Message Id: 2001207 Question about boa bites.
Quote: I’ll try not to comment on the stupidity of putting your hand in the enclosure during feeding...
*chuckles* It’s not like you to hold back. A missed opportunity  |
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| 05/09/09 10:19am |
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Fairy Frog Mother View Profile |
Message To: Bazzer In reference to Message Id: 2001252 Question about boa bites.
I really, honestly don’t know anyone who has gotten gangrene from a snake bite. It could happen I s’pose if you don’t wash it- or were to go mucking about in sewage water before its healed or something...or perhaps if someone had an immune deficiency and the snake had salmonella MAYBE. But if you keep your tanks clean, you should be fine. Watch your snakes mouth for signs of infection in the gums where it lost teeth. More en likely everything will be ok. My doc wouldn’t prescribe antibiotics without sign of infection. But then again, I wouldn’t have a parent there freakin’ out ... If you’re under 18...appease the parental unit. Is just easier. Trust me. |
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| 05/09/09 09:53pm |
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John_jb View Profile |
Message To: Fairy Frog Mother In reference to Message Id: 2001534 Question about boa bites.
Quote: If you’re under 18...appease the parental unit. Is just easier. Trust me.
LOL I gathered... They don’t half make a fuss over nothing, my dad thought it was venomous and wanted to "suck out the venom" I tried to assure him that it is indeed a boa constrictor and not some kind of rattle snake... But he still thought "no.. it’s a snake... it’s poisonous.. you’re gonna die..." So I just had to kind of wash it behind a locked bathroom door, as if he would indeed try to "suck out the venom" I’m sure child protection services wouldn’t be too happy to see that kind of sight. But yeah I used some antiseptic cream, and I’ve not been swimming around in sewage lately, so I’m sure it’ll be fine lol =p The snake tank is pretty clean, I think my house cleaner has OCD or something and she always keeps straightening out the news paper and stuff, and replaces it if it’s a little dirty... Gosh England is a crazy country. Cheers! - John - |
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| 05/10/09 07:54am |
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NYgreenz92 View Profile |
Message To: John_jb In reference to Message Id: 2001718 Question about boa bites.
Quote: "no.. it’s a snake... it’s poisonous.. you’re gonna die..."
lmao that made my day |
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| 05/10/09 04:21pm |
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Greatballzofire View Profile |
Message To: John_jb In reference to Message Id: 2001178 Question about boa bites.
Quote: Snake teeth are both acrodont (attached to the bone) and polyphydont (able to grow back when lost), and a snake may have several sets of teeth throughout its lifetime. This is necessary, because teeth are often lost while feeding.
Link I wish my teeth were polyphydont! |
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| 05/13/09 08:26am |
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Fairy Frog Mother View Profile |
Message To: Greatballzofire In reference to Message Id: 2003667 Question about boa bites.
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| 05/13/09 09:27am |
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John_jb View Profile |
Message To: Fairy Frog Mother In reference to Message Id: 2003683 Question about boa bites.
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| 05/13/09 05:54pm |
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Bala View Profile |
Message To: Bciaddict In reference to Message Id: 2001187 Question about boa bites.
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| 11/05/09 07:33pm |
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Dragonwulf75 View Profile |
Message To: Bala In reference to Message Id: 2092421 Question about boa bites.
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| 11/05/09 08:23pm |
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Bciaddict View Profile |
Message To: Dragonwulf75 In reference to Message Id: 2092443 Question about boa bites.
Sometimes you have to wait for them to calm down a little. Putting on gloves helps. I keep a snake hook handy...some boas stop striking once they lose their leverage. Once you get control of the head, then it’s not a problem. Amie |
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| 11/06/09 06:54am |
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Fairy Frog Mother View Profile |
Message To: Bciaddict In reference to Message Id: 2092546 Question about boa bites.
Heck...Id settle for just having a house keeper. Old post, but still amuses me. That poor dad. I hope he has learned more about snakes since then. |
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