Well ok fair enough lol but the picture I saw was a slightly bluish swelling or mass around mid body in the belly area which is exactly what my friends boa has. Agreed that could be a lot of things I guess I was just trying to address the worst case scenario. What else do you think it could be? And other than a vet trip (which is planned as soon as he can) what would be some things he could do to help this animal? It is eating still but is underweight and it sheds but with some difficulty. Thanks again and thanks for the quick response.