Need Information on Humpback Ball Pythons

I'm in Central Kentucky....and **still** can't get my camera working....argggghhhh....time for a new camera...

I consulted The Manual and here it goes:

Symptom: rear third of body distended; also, not eating
Symptom: Firm mass(es) within the body
Most common cause: Either female is gravid or Male has severe constipation w/ possible intestine rupture.
Treatment: For constipation, try soaking in tepid water to encourage defecation. If no result see veterinarian for possible x-ray.

You might want to try soaking to see if it is constipation. OR just take the ball python to the vet.

I will probably just take it to the vet...I need to take my dog for her shots too so I can make one trip out of it....I know it had been a while since he ate because the girl that picked him had been cleaning the tank for her breeder mice, and he bit her and held on. After he ate, he has been fine. Going to feed him again tomorrow. Thank you for all your help. We help run a reptile rescue and are foster parents for a lot of the animals, and sometimes I get stumpped and don't know where to go except the internet for answers. I have done several searches and can't find anything about a male humpback ball python. I also don't think he is he...I think he is she. But I'm going to the vet anyway to be safe and not sorry. Thanks again for all your help!!! :)

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Originally Posted by reptilerescuevolunteers

I know it had been a while since he ate because the girl that picked him had been cleaning the tank for her breeder mice, and he bit her and held on. After he ate, he has been fine. Going to feed him again tomorrow.

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Ball pythons are generally fed every once every 7 days and should be left alone for 2 days after feeding to reduce stress. Just incase you did not know that :)

Going to the vet is always great for a new bp anyways. Good luck and let us know how it turns out :)