Scab on the face

[Bogertophis]

I’ll try to get a more recent better picture, that picture was about 2 weeks ago. That link for a vet was helpful thank you very much. The vet I take my cats too was on that list which is lucky as they aren’t accepting new customers or what not due to the whole covid thing, most aren’t around here I’ve heard.

I’ll make a call to the vet tomorrow and describe to them what you guys have mentioned. Swollen face, possible mouth rot and a concerning scab. Is there anything you recommend I do in the meantime? I’m not sure how soon I can get in to the vet.

Do you guys think it might be from pushing on the tank? According to my girl she remembers it pushing around the glass and screen top the first day we had her so maybe the swelling and scab is from that? She has not done it with me since the changes to the tank with background paper all 3 sides minus the front, foil tape on the top and a few fake plants and a large piece of wood. Maybe it’s wishful thinking her bad tank setup from her old owner is at fault.

Sorry for the huge ramble I’m just really hoping it’s not something that she dies from
While waiting to see the vet. She has been eating and is due tomorrow for another feeding that maybe I should postpone until the vet visit ? Ok my rant is over. I do appreciate everyone who has replied.

Thank you


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I meant to mention- that's exactly what it looks to me like it's from- pushing on the top or wherever the "way out" of the tank is (some have front sliding doors). What I would do is email the photo to the vet to see how urgent they think it is. I wouldn't exactly say this is an emergency - but if you aren't comfortable opening her mouth or know what you're looking for when you do, she should be seen before too long, so that if there's an infection going on it doesn't have time to get worse & harder to treat. Some snakes that push on their faces end up with an abscess that has to be surgically removed, & that is no fun at all, more expensive too. It sounds like the modifications you made to her home probably fixed the issue- I hope so, as some snakes are really stubborn about pushing, & their reasons for doing so might include wrong temperatures (usually excessive heat), hunger, mating drive, need for more space, bright lights (snakes hate 'em), or plain old curiosity, etc.

Feeding schedules are entirely human concerns, your snake can wait to eat if you're going to the vet (or might be) anytime soon, but I would speak to them first & schedule her meal so it's well-before (optimally a week) or after her visit. She may likely be stressed after the visit, & may need a few days to settle down- our snakes really don't understand these things. Also, if she is prescribed medication, that may affect how she feels (she might not feel like eating for a while), & some treatments definitely don't enhance a snake's appetite. So it probably would be best to get her fed prior to seeing the vet- in case she doesn't have a meal for a while after the appointment. That's cool that your vet is on the list.