boa problem

[.Matt]

My friend got a boa today from a reptile show and when he got him home he noticed there was a bump on the right side of his mouth. I haven't seen it yet, but hes describing it as a pretty big bump on the side of its mouth right under his eye. I'll be over there tomorrow so I can get a picture, but does anyone have any idea of what it could be? The snake will be going to the vet ASAP if it's not an easy fix

[JimiSnakes]

It could be anything and it’s really hard to diagnosis without some really good pictures. It sounds like to could be and abscess though. It’s hard to tell. Why didn’t your friend notice this while he was at the show?

[.Matt]

I have no idea, I was off buying ball pythons and he came back with a boa. I should have pictures for you guys in a couple hours

[.Matt]

Here's the pictures.







any ideas what it is? Whatever it is, it's not affecting his eating. He's already ate 2 small rats.

[Patrick Long]

and his other side is not like that?

[.Matt]

No. it sticks out slightly, but not nearly as bad as that side.

[SatanicIntention]

Abscess. He needs to go to the vet and have that surgically removed, then put on antibiotics.

[.Matt]

Okay, thanks again. The vets getting a call tomorrow to see when the surgery can be done.

[edie]

Let us know how it goes