swollen head?

[dek593]

I found out something looks weired on my female albino cinnamon while I was cleaning her tub.
Her head looks got swollen a little to me...like she has bumps on her each side of head.
I should check her everyday and hope it`s not a something serious health issue..
How does it look like to you? Have you even experienced with swollen head on ball python or any other snakes?

[carlisleishere]

Looks normal to me. What you are seeing are the snake's jaw muscles. Some snakes are just a little more developed than others.

[KMG]

I'm not sure. Some pics make it look swollen and some look normal. You would know best since you know what it looks like normally.

[albinos_rule]

Looks fine to me.

[Ball Clan]

I agree with KMG. You know what the snake normally looks like so you would know best if something is off. Some of those pictures do look a bit swollen to me while others look fairly normal. Unfortunately I haven't experienced anything like that before so I can't offer any advice.

[bcr229]

Sometimes I would notice that the heads on mine would look just a bit swollen at the beginning of a shed cycle, but it wouldn't be every cycle or every snake.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Sometimes I would notice that the heads on mine would look just a bit swollen at the beginning of a shed cycle, but it wouldn't be every cycle or every snake.

Yup! They do swell a bit before they shed. This may be what's happening.

[DVirginiana]

Mine sometimes gets a little puffy looking before a shed. That's what this looks like. Maybe keep an eye on her and make sure it doesn't get worse, but I think she's fine.

[dek593]

I`ve just added more pictures.
She ate rat fuzzy today, and she`s doing good as usual.
I`m keeping my eyes on her head if it gets worse..
Thanks for reply people~

[KMG]

Those make it look fine.