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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

    Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
    Maybe not. Maybe I'm misunderstanding this, "Ive never had this happen before and contacted a vet near me that deals with reptiles."
    I'm guessing maybe they left a message because it's the weekend- in the next sentence, they're asking for recommended vets, & to me that indicates they haven't seen a vet yet. Wasn't very clear though.
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    I've never had cocoblocks stick to the prey but I suppose it's possible if she grabbed it just right. I would get her to the vet asap.
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    It could be worse.

    https://youtu.be/2t5DeKJbIl8
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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

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    It could be worse.

    https://youtu.be/2t5DeKJbIl8
    Yeah, I've seen that before. That's why I say this snake the OP has needs vet care (asap)- for one thing, that python was anesthetized for the procedure- makes a HUGE difference, & also, a towel is far less abrasive than this object appears to be (just going by the shape) & may fall apart, causing even more trouble. For all those reasons, I wouldn't "try this [extraction] at home".
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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

    Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Yeah, I've seen that before. That's why I say this snake the OP has needs vet care (asap)- for one thing, that python was anesthetized for the procedure- makes a HUGE difference, & also, a towel is far less abrasive than this object appears to be (just going by the shape) & may fall apart, causing even more trouble. For all those reasons, I wouldn't "try this [extraction] at home".
    The OP should stay at their comfort level for sure... As everyone should.

    I'm from the country and grew up doing much in the ways a animal care so personally I'm probably willing to do more than many people. That and I have some additional medical training from my job.

    Like the hematoma I lanced recently on my bulldog. I saw it as an easy job but a buddy spent over $500 to get the same thing done at a vet on his dog. I'm also the guy that cut a fishing hook out of my head and glued it shut..... Well had the wife glue it.

    If the chunk breaks up I think that would be an easy fix. Small pieces should pass without issue. Do those pieces break easy? I've never used them.

    Again, OP..... Do not do anything you are not comfortable with.
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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

    Quote Originally Posted by KMG View Post
    Well that's the direction a vet will most likely take it out being so close to the mouth. YouTube has videos of things being pulled out of snakes.
    Yes, with the snake being properly restrained & anesthetized for safety, the only possible direction to remove this "object" is back up the throat & through the mouth.

    However, we do not advocate "do-it-yourself" medical care here based on what you find on YouTube- it's unethical & dangerous. The OP should get help from a vet for this snake.
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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

    No other decor besides her hide and a water bowl. Im seeing a vet tomorrow hopefully they can get whatever is in there out. I guess what im most concerned about is if going to the vet and trying to get it out would be doing more damage than good or if she gets it down and causes impaction.

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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

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    No other decor besides her hide and a water bowl. Im seeing a vet tomorrow hopefully they can get whatever is in there out. I guess what im most concerned about is if going to the vet and trying to get it out would be doing more damage than good or if she gets it down and causes impaction.
    Good. If that was my snake, I'd want that material to come back out the way it came, as gently as possible, under the vet's care, unless they can find a way to safely break it up so it could pass. I would trust their experience to make that decision. They can anesthetize & restrain her to do this as safely as possible, & probably with a little lubrication too. But doing it yourself at home? No way that's a safe option. Let us know how it goes?
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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

    Quote Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    However, we do not advocate "do-it-yourself" medical care here based on what you find on YouTube- it's unethical & dangerous. The OP should get help from a vet for this snake.
    We? You and who? I missed that memo if I'm included in "we." I checked the rules again and didn't see it mentioned.

    Seems I remember suggestions back in the day of bleach treatments for RI..... Or something like that, among other things. That was probably before you joined though, so maybe it's stopped? I'm not sure as I took a fairly long break from really participating.

    Maybe it's best if I do again if I'm going against "we" think. As for what I said I gave my opinion off of the little information the OP gave. I guess the proper response was "go to a vet." But as I said the OP should do what they are comfortable with. I didn't say my idea was THE way or demand it be tried. Just offered my suggestion of what I MAY do.

    I'll step away and leave y'all to it.

    Good luck OP.
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    Re: Ball python swollen neck

    The vet said they would do a check up tomorrow and see if they can get it out themselves hopefully it all goes well.

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