Snake Lump

Just noticed a small lump on my snake close to the head today wondering if i should be worried
https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/5/4/9/4/lump.jpg

do you feed live? If so, I wonder if it could be an abscess formed around a bite or embedded piece of claw.

usualy not but i ran out of frozen and live is all i have available lately. so yes i did feed him about 4 days go but i did not see him get bit

so should i let it go or should i see about going to the vet. Id hate to go to the vet if its something thas gonna go away on its own. I seem to have that luck, go to the vet and they tell me oh just let it go and see what happens $60 please

Does the skin itself feel loose or soft around the area of the lump?

In any event, I would take it to see a qualified reptile veterinarian immediately.

Hi,


Well looking at the picture there does seem to be evidence of a scar or bite of some description running from the edge of his back stripe down to the top of the side marking but that could just be the photograph.:confused:

This is the problem with trying to guess whats wrong without actually being in contact with the animal.

How long has it been there? is it getting bigger or smaller? as mentioned by Elevatethis what is its concistency (sp) and how is it connected to the surrounding tissue?

Its important to point out you pay the vet to know the difference in what can be left and what can't so if he gives you a topical cream and says wait I still think he absolutely deserves the money.:)

So I'm another vote for "let a vet look at it".

dr del

Yes , I have had that happen , not as large though. I believe it is from a rodent bit also. Don't get scared , but take it to a vet to make sure. God bless

Derek

I'm from the school of "if it looks funny have the vet look at it". I don't like lumps under the skin popping up like that and I'd far rather have a herp vet tell me I'm being worried for no reason and pay a bit of cash for that reassurance, than ignore it and end up with a snake with much bigger issues.

It does feel soft almost like an air pocket under the skin. There is a bite mark there but its at least 6 months old because i got this snake from a friend and it was there when he gave it to me. Im gonna take him to the vet just thought id see what the general consensus was before i went
Thanks to all who replied

I forgot to add its been there maybe 2 days at the most but i just noticed it last night. It has not grown since i noticed it