Cal kingsnake with open vent?

[ss10gotanks]

I just got this new California kingsnake and from the first time I held him, his vent seemed to be half open, swollen, and red. The shop assured me it was fine and I bought him. Still, when I hold him, his vent opens somewhat and most of the time white stuff leaks out. I've gotten him out of the cage, he's "leaked", I put him back in for him to do whatever he needed to, got him back out, he "leaked", etc. for like 3 more times. So he's doing it a lot, for whatever reason.

Any answers as to what's going on with the vent and the leaking? Oh, and, it's not red and swollen anymore, just leaking and open.

Thanks. Gracias.

[Michelle.C]

He's musking and/or releasing urine/urates on you. Not uncommon for a King Snake who's being defensive.

[TheWinWizard]

Sounds right to me. Mine's done it a few times to me.

[PitOnTheProwl]

it can get really stinky too