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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 04/01/2010 : 10:14:28
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Cheers Kellog.
Her tail looks alot better and not as sore.
All of the redness has gone and there is just about 0.5cm of black at the end, maybe less. It looks really dry and almost crusty like a scab.
To be honest, if it drops off in her next shed and it heals okay i think she will be fine, i dont think it will really be noticeable.
Any idea how long it will take to heal once she has shed and its dropped off?
Thanks alot
Gaz |
0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter |
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Lilpunk
Yearling
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Posted - 04/01/2010 : 10:19:28
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She's still a beauty, and it definatly was not your fault. Don't feel bad about it, just help her along the way and she'll have a great life with you I'm sure  |
0.0.1 Carolina corn - (renamed) Lumos.
2.0.0 Shetlands - Winston & Rupert.
1.3.0 Guinea pigs - Coffee, Nutkin, Rosemary & Thyme.
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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/01/2010 : 17:06:04
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| im glad shes still in good health bless her |
0.1.0 Snow Corn Snake - Tof
1.0.0 Stripe Cali King - Su'tey
1.0.0 Staffordshire Bull Terrier x Rottweiler - Twix |
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Lilpunk
Yearling
512 Posts |
Posted - 04/01/2010 : 18:07:30
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Most of the time moss that has been specially collected for reptiles is safe to use, but to be on the even safer side you can soak in boiling water and then freeze and defrost or vice versa  |
0.0.1 Carolina corn - (renamed) Lumos.
2.0.0 Shetlands - Winston & Rupert.
1.3.0 Guinea pigs - Coffee, Nutkin, Rosemary & Thyme.
0.1.0 Yorkshire Terrier - Poppy. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04/01/2010 : 22:31:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Gaz_1989
GP - Is this the stuff you meant when you said Tamodine?
http://www.hyperdrug.co.uk/Tamodine-Veterinary-Wound-Skin-Cleanser-100ml/productinfo/TAMODINE/
And is this the right moss - http://www.888reptiles.co.uk/productdetails.php?ProductID=2739&ProductGroupID=1348
Does the moss need cleaning? Could it contain any bacteria?
yes that's Tamodine although you've got to be REALLY unlucky to need that amount lol i could sell you a much smaller amount at the same cost per ml if you're interested (cos i'll never use up the bottle i've got either........i hope!)
and sphagnum moss is generally cheaper from a garden centre. i put it in handfuls into sandwich bags and freeze the individual 'portions' till i'm ready to use them (or need iceblocks for something!)
as and when i need some sphag moss i'll take a portion out of the freezer, put it in a plastic tub and pour boiling water over it to defrost it and kill any nasties that have survived the freezing. when it's cooled again i wring it out them put it in the 'damp hide' |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
931 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 09:12:24
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Thanks very much,
Thanks for the offer GP - i missed that post though, only just seen it and i purchased some last night, lol. Ended up paying £12 with postage on 888 reptiles, but never mind, ive got it now.
I will also do what you reccomend with the moss.
Thanks again
Gaz |
0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter |
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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
931 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 13:44:51
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I think this is my last question for now, lol...
Regards Damp Hides...
Is there any reason why i cant just put the damp moss into her exo-terra hides? Or do they need to be the plastic tubs with holes in?
Would obviously be easier and maybe less stressful if i just put moss into her existing hides?
Thanks
Gaz |
0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/01/2010 : 15:46:23
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| you can do - i tend to put one plastic tub in and put some in an already used hide so its not too much of a change for them |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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Gaz_1989
Yearling
United Kingdom
931 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 15:51:57
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Thanks, Whats the advantage of the plastic tub? Keeps heat in more? Hence stays damp?
Ta
Gaz |
0.0.1 CB15 Amel Corn - Billy
1.0.0 CB16 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Hunter |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 22:57:50
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| yeah the plastic holds the humidity well so the moss doesn't dry out and need dampening down (and potentially disturbing a snake that's in blue while you're adding some more water!) |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Stella Shed - But Tail Problems
