Bubbles on the tail end of my balled python???

[Stryker69]

What could be the cause of this n how can I fix it????

[dr del]

Hi,

Am I right in seeing a drastic colour change between the swollen and non-swollen regions?

How are you heating your enclosure?

And what is that in the bottom left of the last picture?

I think that is beyond treating at home to be honest and needs to be taken to a vet sooner rather than later.


dr del

[Stryker69]

Where is swollen is also red, it's like water bubbles that are red up the side her body. And the last picture to the left is her upper half.

[Stryker69]

And as for the heating sources I had. Heating pad
Two heating bulbs.
I have one for night and day.

I just recently found out that the eating pad was pretty hot where I couldn't keep my hand on the glass where it was placed under the tank. Could that of been the problem? Such as a burn blister??

Sorry for double posting.

[SquamishSerpents]

Yes. Any belly heating source must absolutely have a thermostat to prevent it from getting too hot. I've never seen a burn present itself like that, but I've also never had a snake with a burn.

I'd say the snake needs to see a vet ASAP

[TheSnakeGuy]

Sounds like your heating pad is NOT monitored by a thermostat and has gotten too hot and/or is failing. Possible infection or cyst growth. I would take it to a VET and see what needs to be done. Maybe draining or antibiotics needed. You NEED a thermostat to control your heat pad. And if you're using two bulbs with one fixture, just use the night bulb. The snake can tell night and day with just ambient room light. If you're switching your bulbs out daily their life will be significantly reduced. Get a second fixture or just use the night time bulb 24/7.