Ball python swollen neck

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There was once a large snake (I think it was a Retic or Burm) that ate a crocodile that wasn't completely dead and the crocodile attacked after it was partially eaten and it broke out of the side of the snake. At the end both of them died. However this is not typical and I don't see it happening in captivity or any scenario like this.

Yes I have seen that example, yes its rare, Don't know if it was true as the internet is the internet. But its possible. I would expect the snake to regurgitate a meal that was too large or causing damage. (if that was possible) I also saw a python with an deer anteater that pierced its body and poked out. (in the international year zoo publication years ago) In that example the acid burnt it off, it feel off and the wild retic was ok.

But this is just a piece of wood in the snakes neck. that can happen with some substrates and an odd bit of larger sharp wood. but again is very very rare.

So i feed my ball pythons couple days ago and was doin my usual spot cleaning when i noticed that one had a swollen area towards her neck which I believe to be mabye a piece of coco block? Ive never had this happen before and contacted a vet near me that deals with reptiles. Ive never had anything serious happen to any of my pythons which required vet attention any recommendations on the best vet i can go to for ball pythons in the bay area?

There are still enzymes in that area that can soften it. if not the strong stomach acid that can dissolve bone, Bodies have a way of removing foreign objects naturally. If not I guess its tweezers to pull it out by a vet.
But it should be examined, it could be anything. for example a syst.