How to treat ant bites

[franz_see]

Good day,

I have an injured/sick baby tortoise [1] and one of the things that was raised as a possibility to his condition was ant bite. Assuming it is ant bite, how do you treat an ant bite on a tortoise? - especially on a baby that's just 42g and 5.2cm long?

I did a little research on how to treat ant bites and I saw an article which listed possible treatments to ant bites for human. From the list, I saw aloe vera which I know was safe for tortoises (or at least if fed in moderation). If so, do you guys think it's a good idea to apply aloe vera extract to my hatchling? If yes how? - through a cotton bud tip? by mixing the extract in bath water?

Or is there a better way on treating ant bites for tortoises?

Thanks,
Franz

[1] http://www.tortoiseforum.org/threads/baby-tortoise-having-a-stiff-leg-and-neck.124759/
[2] http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-ant-bites.htm

 

[ZEROPILOT]

I know nothing of ant bite treatments, but I can tell you that aloe is completely safe.
It might not be any help, but, it will not harm your tortoise.