To give the full story, around 1 month ago, i noticed a slight swelling on one side of my snakes mouth. I took him to the only reptile vet in my area (they are not specialised in reptiles, as they do all animals, but the only place i can take him). The reptile vet seemed fairly clueless as he asked if i had UV lighting (for lack of UV to cause a swollen mouth in a nocturnal specials of snake seemed pretty silly suggestion to me) The vet seemed fairly unsure and didn't offer any guidance as to what may be the cause. He disappeared off to check (he went in the back room and used google) and returned non the wiser. He advised that i give the snake a course of broad spectrum antibiotics, to which he was going to give me in tablet form, i had to ask him for liquid form as this would be easier for me to administer, to which he obliged.

I took my poor snake home, and continued to give him the recommended amount of antibiotics for 5 days, by syringing it into his throat. The swelling reduced to a point where it was only very barely noticeable, and i assumed that despite the disappointing experience at the vets, the issue was resolved.

Fast-forwards 1 month and i have just seen a larger than ever swelling, this time extending down to the neck area of the snake. He seems fine in himself, and is strike feeding on his food, when i get him out his tongue is flickering and he seems alert. There is no snot or mucus that i can see, and i just wanted to check if anyone could point me in the right direction.

Please anyone who has sen or heard of anything similar advise me on what it may be. I know the majority opinion is going to be take him to the vets, however after the last experience i thought it would be worth getting some feedback from people who actually know what it may be. Then i can explain to the vets what the options may be.

Thanks in advance!

Apologies for the bad pictures but he doesn't like to sit still

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