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Question
hey jennifer

  i have three red tail boas in a huge custom enclosure two of which i rescued from pretty bad situations last night in feeding my girls in the usual fashion none of them wanted to eat so as usual i just let them lay overnight when i woke up this morning to check on the girls on of the rats had chewed on one of them pretty bad why would a snake who is usually a very aggressive eater allow a rat to chew on her for a long period of time? and what is the best antiibiotic to use on the girls

Answer
Hi Sean
It's hard to pinpoint why snakes let a rodent bite on them. But it is a very common occurance.  I have seen many a snake come in to be treated for rat bites and they can cause quite an infection.  You are welcome to treat your girls with Neosporion ointment once a day.  Apply with a Q-tip gently.  But keep an eye on the wound.  If it doesn't start healing within a week you really will need to take her to a Veterinarian who specilizes in reptiles.  She might end up needing antibiotics.  Good luck and take care :-)