Has my BP broken a bone?

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yes, a pix would most def help.

anyway it sounds like it could be a kink. what kinda BP do u have? a kink is most common in Super Black Pastel and Super Cinny (combo's). your BP would be fine w/ a kink as long as it could swallow/take a meal or pass a poop.

Edit: if it can't take a actually take a meal or pass a poo, u have to consider it's quality of life and may need to consider putting it down. alotta breeders will put down kinked animals at birth or if it can't swallow/take it's first few meals.

Edit 2:

Hi all, anybody who's seen my posts knows that a while back I bought a 3 month old bp. He's absolutely beautiful and incredibly docile, but recently, when my partner and I have been handling him, we've both noticed a bony lump about 3 or 4 inches from his head, on his neck. It's internal only and can only be felt when he's twisting his body around; there's no outward signs of trauma or anything like that (and being the calm little guy he is, he's very easy to inspect - which I do daily). I'm not sure if we've just never noticed it until recently or if its always been there. I'm worried it may be some sort of broken bone, although there's been no change in his temperament, apparent health or the way he moves (ever since settling down, he is almost always out, hiding under or climbing his logs, and just generally exploring the viv - ofc he also spends a good deal of his time hiding, but no more than normal). Moreover, when the bump in question rubs up against our fingers he doesn't flinch or even seem to notice.


I saw a similar post on another python forum and a user suggested that OP's snake may have injured himself by falling - we're both very cautious when we handle Pretzel and make no sudden movements; we've never dropped him and the wood in his tank isn't particularly elevated. He does, however, like to stretch his neck way up (it's not stargazing; he hasn't got an RI - I'm not sure why he does it tbh, but it's behaviour I've observed in a few of my snakes before) - I've never seen him fall whilst doing this but I'm sure he probably has. He eats every Thursday like clockwork and has eaten every time we've offered him food.


I'm honestly so worried about him and am seriously considering a vet visit. Could this be something normal or is it more serious?

what previous post? this is your first post according to your post count. did u have a previous handle?