Thanks, Dave. The one I lost was Storm, a grey rat snake. He had what appeared to be a small scratch on his neck when I purchased him, which turned out to be infected and abscessed. It was no fun for any of us...as you know I’m quite partial to my scaly babies.
As for Eli, I’m glad the growths never changed or grew and don’t give him any problems. Considering he’s had them for more than half the time I’ve owned him, I’d say we made the right call to leave them be.