Very worried...looking for help.

[zackw419]

Hey all, since I got my JCP she has had a lump in her belly closer toward the front of her body. At first I though it was a prey item but now i'm not totally sure. It seems to have gotten bigger. Now, I fed her a few days ago so I guess there is still a chance it is a new prey item. I just didn't think the lump would be so far up in her stomach and stay there that long.

Here are a few pics (I tried my best to show the lump):







Also, even since I got her she has spent all her time hiding. This is probably normal but I'm just trying to give a little background info. I got her about a week and a half ago.


If anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it.


-Zack

[wilomn]

If it's not gone by monday I'd go see a Vet. I'm thinking there may be some heart stuff going on there.

Good luck.

[zackw419]

If it's not gone by monday I'd go see a Vet. I'm thinking there may be some heart stuff going on there.

Good luck.

Yikes..

do you think its fatal?

Should I be asking the pet store for a refund?

[wilomn]

Don't know if it'll be fatal. Like I said, if it doesn't go down A LOT by monday, to the Vet you should go.

[Colin Vestrand]

i agree... does appear it could be an enlarged heart from the pics.

[zackw419]

thank you all. Im going to have a talk with the petstore and see if a switch out can be arranged. I just don't have the money to deal with a sick snake.

Poor girl.

[wilomn]

If it's a pet store snake I would ABSODAMNLUTELY return it NOW.

Don't wait until tomorrow.

I thought you had gotten it from a breeder who may have not noticed, though I was skeptical about that as well, the swelling and sent it off to you anyway.

Return it.

[zackw419]

If it's a pet store snake I would ABSODAMNLUTELY return it NOW.

Don't wait until tomorrow.

I thought you had gotten it from a breeder who may have not noticed, though I was skeptical about that as well, the swelling and sent it off to you anyway.

Return it.

I'm going to.

Since I work their they will be good about it.

thanks so much!

[Colin Vestrand]

I'm going to.

Since I work their they will be good about it.

thanks so much!

haha! one would hope so... good luck with it, that's too bad.

[littleindiangirl]

Maybe, return the snake and buy from a reputable breeder?

Good luck on the return. Poor little guy.