My ball seems to developed a bulge any input appreciated

So we came home from a 2 day vacation and we noticed our ball has gotten a bulge by his hips. He had stopped eating 3 weeks ago he normally does this around Dec or January so I wasn't alarmed. I have not noticed a bowl movement since his last few feedings as well ( he is somewhat of a inconsistent pooper anyways). So my thought are consitpation or actually inpaction. I'll give you little run down on his home.
Cypress mulch is out bedding
86°f/74°f humidity is set 50%-55%
Here's a few shots of our issue he seems to have a little bit of red stretching
https://ibb.co/nLj26b
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https://ibb.co/jOpDCG
https://ibb.co/hQfLsG
We have a vet appointment in my morning but any input is appreciated.

Wow never seen this, I can only imagine this is what impaction looks like [emoji33] I hope everything turned out ok, try a warm soaking


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Oh man! Keep us updated!

Vet visit!

Vet, ASAP. My retic had the same thing and needed surgery to correct it. Her colon was completely obstructed by an infection.

I created a thread about it a few years back: https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...Nova-s-Surgery

So a little update we got our x-rays done today looks like we are still moving fecal matter but as the previous poster alluded to the swelling is due to a massive infection. We have started subcutaneous injections of 25mg of Ceftazidime every 3 days to try and fight the infection before we do surgery.
here are our x-rays ultrasound will be coming in a few days if no signs of improvement as we are headed towards the surgery.
https://ibb.co/jnGC7G
His girth at the bulge is 12cm Ill keep everyone updated as to how this plays out. Here's to hoping he gets better it amazing how much you can go through with these guys you get pretty attached.
Thanks again for the input Gamam really appreciates it

Prayers are with you and your little guy


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Hoping for a full recovery and a long and happy life!

hoping for a quick recovery!!! thank you for keeping us updated his progress! [emoji4]

That’s a bummer. Massive infection sounds serious. I hope the vet is able to cure your pet.


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Hope he pulls through ok. :gj:

Best wishes being sent your way, good luck to you and your boy!!!!

Best wishes !!!

Kudos to you for caring so much and giving your snake every chance you can. I really hope he pulls through.

Wow, did the vet say how this sort of condition happens?? Just curious. My prayers are with you and your snake at this scary time. Fingers crossed for a good outcome.

Update?

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Wow I feel really bad I never updated this. It ended up being a giant tumor that was wrapping around his lower intestine. We were faced with the decision of puting him down or removing a portion of the intestine then reconnecting the portions without tumors. Vet told us it would be experimental if we did decide to go through with surgery but he really wanted to try. So against all odds we did it 2500 dollars later and submission to vet journals Gamin slowly healed. We began feeding again after 6 months and he has seemed happy as a clam ever since

This is the first time I've seen this thread but still appreciate the update, especially since the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw your photos was "tumor"-
but it's just amazing that it grew so large so quickly. Better late than never- ;) Glad your snake had a good outcome, that's awesome.

That sounds like an exteme sugery Astounded it worked out so well. :O

If nobody has said it yet you have my admeration and respect for doing so much for the snake. :bow:



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Glad your snake made a recovery. What Vet did the surgery?

Whispering Pines Pet Clinic

14632 Skyway Rd, Magalia, CA 95954
(530) 873-1136

https://g.co/kgs/HWECvn

Amazing people if you happen to be in North Cali I have since moved to Sacramento and am yet to find someone as caring as there guys. Worst part of my move was losing access to these guys. If you know any one closer to Sacramento let me know

Added to our recommended vets list.

Somebody please tell me if I have added it under the wrong area? :oops:

Just caught this thread.......

Great Job on the Vet's part for saving your snake and Great job on your part for doing what it took to save your snake!!

I'm glad it all worked out in the end.

That vet bill would definitely be hard on the wallet though.