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After a bout with a mouse and bite (no puncture), Lefty now officially refuses live food. However, I got him to eat three f/t fuzzy mice last night.

He has some new swelling on his ventral scales near his heart. No discoloration, just puffiness. I can't tell if it is fluid or what, but it's soft. Ideas? Here it is; it's about a foot from his head and about 5" down from his wound.


Also, within the past week or so, when I touch him (whether near his wound or not), he frequently has muscle spasms on his first 1/4 of his body - nervousness or another symptom??

Boy, am I getting in deep. Please help with any ideas. Thanks!