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My retic and a ball had some face swelling similar to that (only theirs was at the front of their mouth from pushing on their tub walls) and antibiotics, swabs, and warm compresses brought the swelling down. I'd be safe and bring her into the vet in case it is an abscess or infection before it gets worse, it looks like you caught whatever it is early.
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definitely an abscess, shell need antibiotics maybe even draining..
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Re: What is this? Abscess?
 Originally Posted by Daybreaker
My retic and a ball had some face swelling similar to that (only theirs was at the front of their mouth from pushing on their tub walls) and antibiotics, swabs, and warm compresses brought the swelling down. I'd be safe and bring her into the vet in case it is an abscess or infection before it gets worse, it looks like you caught whatever it is early.
Yeah I searched threads and I noticed a lot of them were on the front and had most likely been from rubbing. But since hers is on the side I feel concerned. I would have to check my feeding dates, but I'm pretty sure she was last fed 8 days ago (she eats large rats). I haven't opened her mouth to take a look yet, but from what I can see from the outside the tissue is a nice healthy pink. Which makes me think it's some type of abscess that's causing the swelling
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Re: What is this? Abscess?
Originally Posted by Hotsalza
definitely an abscess, shell need antibiotics maybe even draining..
 That's what I'm thinking too....man the vet bills are really stacking up this month
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Made an appointment for tomorrow at 7:40am.
Anyone know of the price range of treating something like this? I can't seem to find an estimate.
Lot of big pricey things going on right now in my life, I hope the treatment is inexpensive. I mean I'll do whatever needs done either way, but I like to feel a little prepared.
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Re: What is this? Abscess?
Originally Posted by Hotsalza
definitely an abscess, shell need antibiotics maybe even draining..
I agree
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It was an abscess!
Got it scooped out this morning. Zira (the snake) behaved very well considering. The vet topically numbed the area. During the process she only hissed once. She was coiling pretty good but it actually wasn't hard to hold her. And she was perfectly fine afterwards. Such a sweet personality. She weighs 6 1/3 lbs.
I was proscribed neo-poly bacitracin opthalmic ointment, and I need to fill the abscess hole with it 3-4 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
I caught the abscess early, the pus hadn't even solidified yet (well very small chunks) and was 90% liquid.
I wish I had gotten pictures of the procedure but that wasn't possible since I had been holding her the whole time.
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What is this? Abscess?
Great job getting her taken care of by a vet right away! Best of luck with your treatment and a speedy recovery. 
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