My carpet python has a dent after being trapped. What does it mean?

Hello and thank you for your post! From the picture you have provided, my primary suspicions would be a thermal burn. I would make sure that your heat sources are well-covered and that what she touches near the heat source is well protected and does not transfer heat so to cause Burns. Another possibility is that if she has recently shut it, sometimes you can get superficial temporary Legion Post shedding that typically resolves on its own. I would monitor this area for now and if it worsens or does not improve I would get her scene by her veterinarian in order to get her the most appropriate diagnosis and treatment. I hope this helps! Please feel free to contact me with any other questions or concerns that you may have. I am also available via phone or text consultation.

Those bumps aren't presenting the way burns would, but without a physical exam, it is difficult to say for sure. Infection would be high on the list. You'll need to have him seen by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If infection is diagnosed, S will need antibiotics. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor. S soak in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte can treat or prevent minor dehydration. It may also provide some itch relief.

Thanks for reaching out about your gecko and including pictures. The "dent" you are referring to is not identified but monitor his appetite, defecation and activity. If the lesion becomes more prominent, a veterinary visit is recommended. Possibilities include trauma, gastrointestinal upset and other problems. Good luck.

Possibilities include infection, parasites, burns or trauma (from a fall or bedding). Changing out the bedding was a smart move. Take it a step further and remove all cage furniture in case Erebus is climbing then falling. Confirm proper temperature and if you have a heat rock, remove it immediately. An exam with your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles would be recommended to diagnose illness or injury.

Those could be burns, abrasions or infection. Check for proper temperature in the enclosure. Remove any furniture that may be causing abrasions. Confirm proper humidity which can promote bacterial or fungal overgrowth. Lucy should be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to definitively diagnose the condition. She may need to have the area cleaned and dressed or she may need antibiotics.

This sounds and looks like a burn from possibly the heating pad or a heating lamp he may have been lying on. This needs to be treated by a veterinarian. Please take your snake to a vet tomorrow for an exam and treatment. Your snake will need pain medicine, and an ointment such as silversulfadiazine for burn wounds after cleaning and debridement .

Check the temp in the enclosure if you use a heat mat or UTH (under tank heater). The redness could be a minor burn. Some pythons will develop a pink belly just prior to a shed as well. Check for an incomplete shed and soak if necessary to aid in shedding. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or abnormal stool. This could indicate infection or internal injury.