Spot under his head?

[Goblin]

So I had one of my bps out, and I noticed this weird spot under his head. Its hard, and I tried to see if I could get it off, but no luck. Anyone know what it could be? Thanks!

[Sonny1318]

I have one snake with some “split belly scales” but I’m not quite sure what we’re seeing here, do you feed live?

[Goblin]

Yea I do. He won't take f/t yet :/

[Sonny1318]

Is it possible he might have been bit?

[Bogertophis]

Yeah, looks like a wound that's still healing to me as well. If so, don't pick at it. Goes with the territory of feeding live...expect more.

[Goblin]

Yea wondered if it was. But I watch him when I feed him live, don't recall a rat biting him. But maybe one did. He sadly won't take f/t still. Still trying though!

[Bogertophis]

Keep trying, don't give up. When a snake wraps a live rodent, the rodents can often twist just enough to bite in self-defense. I for one don't blame them.

I got bit unintentionally once when I broke up 2 fighting male mice & the resulting infection, pain & swelling was a bit scary- nothing like any snake nip I've
had that never seems to get infected.

[Goblin]

Yea I'm still trying. Both of mine still won't eat F/T. Going to keep trying though!