Surgical management of lacerated wounds and rehabilitation of a rescued Indian rock python (Python molurus): A case report

Abstract

An injured Indian Rock Python, rescued by the Forest Department of Kerala, was presented to the University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai, Thrissur. The lacerated wounds were cleaned and sutured under local anaesthesia. The post-operative care was given in the rescue centre of the Forest Department and the snake was released into the wild on complete wound healing.

Keywords

• python
• lacerated wound
• rescue