Growth on a rat.

[Michelle.C]

Ok thanks I assumed it was a tumor but couldn't be certain.I was curious if :

a.It would be harmful to the snake to feed her off
b.It could be transferred to offspring either through heredity or through nursing..

A. Certainly not.
B. Not through nursing, but certain lines of rat are more genetically prone to cancers. If She is a young rat, I'd say feed her off and don't keep any offspring if you are looking for longevity in your line. If she's an older female, it's normal. Rats commonly die from cancers.