Thermal Burn on Ball Python Treated with Laser Therapy

Photobiomodulation/Laser Therapy

Thermal Burn on Ball Python Treated with Laser Therapy

  • September 10 2023
  • Case Studies
Thermal Burn on Ball Python Treated with Laser Therapy
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Author(s): Dr. Robert Ness, Ness Exotic Wellness Center, Lisle IL

 
 

Signalment 
Reptile, adult Ball Python


History
Burns noted when snake began shedding


Diagnostics and Exam Findings
Thermal burns from contact with under-tank heating supply. 


Laser Treatment
Applied 560 total joules over affected area at 3.5W.


Frequency of Treatment 
Two treatments one week apart.


Other Treatments 
Topical wound therapy and injectable antibiotics (Fortaz).


Comments 
Therapy of these lesions usually lasts at least six to eight weeks, with future shedding problems afterwards. Laser therapy speeds the healing and minimizes long term effects of the trauma.

 

Adult ball python with thermal burn before laser therapy treatment

Presentation

Adult ball python with thermal burn during first laser therapy treatment

During First Treatment

Adult ball python with thermal burn after two laser therapy treatments

After 2 Treatments