Lockjaw in ball pythons

Is this possible? I fear my new super pastel has this :(

I've never heard of that in a snake but that doesn't mean it can't happen.

I'm sure one of the more knowledgeable board members will chime in soon though

"Lockjaw" is caused by a bacterial infection. While I can't say definitively (I'm no vet, nor an expert on bacteria)....I find it extremely unlikely that a bacteria suitable for humans would infect (survive inside and thrive in) a cold blooded snake.

Why on earth would you suspect your snake of having this? Its entire body would be wracked with spasms if it did.