Ball python swollen neck

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It was an example that snakes can get internal scratches and they aren't bulletproof. It depends how sharp it is, hopefully the vet can take it out easily, my biggest worry is that by pulling it up you can scratch the internals, which is possible.

I agree, but leaving it in could cause infection.

I did some more research and there are multiple cases of this happening with videos and pictures. So it has happened. =g.

Again I agreed and sited my own reference. I just dont believe everything n the internet without question.

This has snowballed into something else completely.

Coco in the troat to exploding snakes. That's a heck of a jump.

Agreed and so to my point.

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.



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.

And yes a cyst can appear fast with an infection.