Over fed ? Bloated? Idk! Please help!

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Originally Posted by Lyeah

....He has a very hard ball inside him right at his vent. It's a pretty good size and I can move it. He acts like he's trying to "pass" it but can't...

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Listen, the fact that you can move it around is a GOOD thing! It's most likely just a "cloacalith" and not a tumor (which wouldn't be so mobile & more apt to need
a surgical intervention etc.). So think positive, ok?

Thank you all so much. His appointment is tomorrow at 3:30. I will let you all know as soon as I find out. (That's the only time I could get him in 😔)

BTW, how big does the lump feel? dime-sized? bigger or smaller? Just wondering...

Anxious to hear. Let us know how it went!

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Originally Posted by hilabeans

Anxious to hear. Let us know how it went!

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Me too...really hoping this snake gets some relief! He has to be so uncomfortable!

Update?

Well I just got back from the vet with Monty. (I was supposed to go on Friday but had a severe migraine and there was no way I could have driven. But that is a different story!) They removed a huge bowel impaction from him. They were able to give him an enema (yikes) and retrieve all the impactions. There were 3 large chunks. The biggest being about the size of a quarter. But much larger in thickness. (Pictures below if you dare! Lol). She is still concerned about the swelling she said the impaction could have him irritated. Or it could be a parasite (but I've had him for 8 months and he's never had an issue) or it could be an infection from the impaction (this is what I think it is) or he could have some other underlying issue that we haven't diagnosed yet. She said he is very small for his age. But we covered all the bases. He was wormed there and I am giving him antibiotic injections once every 3 days. For a grand total of $130. Lol. But he is worth it.
Hopefully he will continue to feel better. For now he's resting. While mama does a few upgrades to his habitat! Thank you all so much for your input and well wishes!!
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Way to go. If you got out there with just $130 spent you are doing awesome.

Wow. That snake must feel so much better.

Yeah, $130 is relatively inexpensive. I once paid nearly $300 only to learn that my previous vet was incompetent with reptiles and there was nothing worry about!

So $130 to address a life threatening issue is a great deal. Best wishes to you and your ball. I sincerely hope he gets better.