Exposed Eye Membrane?!

[thedarkwolf25]

Hello all I am new to the forums, and I just got my first BP a few days ago. She is (according to the Petsmart guy) a 6 Month old BP. I took her to a local reptile shop in Denver that is very knowledgeable about BPs and other snakes. They sexed her for me so I know she is female.

Well the reason that I am posting is that the day after we got her I noticed something wasn't right with her left eye. It almost appeared to be a bit of retained eye cap, the only issue being that it wasn't there the day before. She can see perfectly fine but it still concerned me so I took her back to Scales 'N Tails (the pet shop) and had them look at her. They said that it wasn't and eye cap and more appeared to be an eye membrane that had become exposed.

They said that I should soak her for about an hour in lukewarm water about an inch deep or so. I did this and nothing changed, they also said that it might go away with her next feeding. I feed her last night and she fed without any issues, however the membrane still appears to be exposed. I'm very concerned and want to take her to the vet but at the same time finances are not unlimited right now.

Has anyone ever heard of this? Or know what I can do? Should I just leave it be and see what happens?

[Kyle1989]

pics would help

[iCandiBallPythons]

pics are worth a 1000 words

[Alexandra V]

X2 for the pics, otherwise there's no way of being certain, or even anywhere near certain.

[thedarkwolf25]

Yeah sorry about that, she fed last night so I was still a little concerned if she might regurge. I'm still learning lol Here is the pic, sorry for the blurriness but it's the best I can do with the camera that I have.



And here is a pic of the day we got her, if you look at her eye you can see that there is no sign of the membrane.

[sookieball]

honestly not be a butt... but the bluriness is not helping... try taking on of her in her tank with a flashlight instead of a flash on the camera.

very pretty btw.

[thedarkwolf25]

honestly not be a butt... but the bluriness is not helping... try taking on of her in her tank with a flashlight instead of a flash on the camera.

very pretty btw.

Ok I'll try again. and ty

[sookieball]

good luck! heres hoping for "not a problem" for your lady!

[thedarkwolf25]

Ok attempt number 2 ><
This one came out much better!

[sookieball]

guh! that looks pretty painful... but i guess if she ate ok,

i know funds are always an issue but if you have at least for a visit. i know most reptile vets will at least talk to you about what the problem is. there's no gun to your head when u go even though they make it seem like it.

at least that way you know what it is and wether to worry. and if need be when funds are available, take care of your herp.

but honestly, if she is not refusing meals, and activity is normal. i would wait till next shed to see what happens.
you could also keep it clean by putting a little water on a q-tip and just very gently go over it to keep dirty and dust to a min. but i'd check with someone a little more exp. than me. before. doing that.


hope someone chimes in..


EDIT: also taking a second look. it may be her last shed was a troubled one. maybe she pushed her eye too hard on something and kinda hurt the eye cap, in which case the next shed should fix that. it happens