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plums77 · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:23 am Post subject: My baby has a cut tail ?!?

Can anyone help or give me some general advice ??? i noticed my youngest corn has a cut on his tail, it hasnt bled but I am slightly worried, i dont want to over react and take him to the vets (which are so hard to find where i live) unessiserily - any one got any tips on anything i can do to help it out ?? I havent a clue how this happened - they are always in view of me when he is out and about. any advice will be appreciated.... many thanks..[/quote]
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Scott W · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:35 am Post subject:

can you get a photo of it?

plums77 · Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:51 am Post subject:

No, I havent access to do that. it is about a mm and 1/2 about a cm from the tip of his tail. My boyfriend has turantulas and he has been advised in the past that if they are bleeding, to put talc on the injury or they could bleed to death ?? I am not sure if the same applies to snakes, it doesnt seem to be bothering him i just wouldnt want it to get infected or anything.. any tips?? thanks alot Wink

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experienced snake handler · I'm new here... Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 7

if the cut has not bled and it is not that big then your snake will be fine it just means that the snake has a dry graze but i do advise you keep it clean