My ball python (about 4/5ths of a foot long) has been injured by a DIY cave I made out of tupperware and electrical tape, some tape got loose and he had some scales come off. the wound is in the shape of a splinter so tryed to take it out, until i put him under my microscope and saw it has his scales. Im really worried because they are near his neck and he rarely moves and seems to be in great pain. I thought he was paralyzed but he can move if he wants. I handle him to look at his wounds and he just flops his head around above the neck at really odd angles. I plan to take him to the vet as soon as possible and do no more harm.