Teej, please contact me. I have dealt with the UF vets before and they are very reasonable. I am slightly north of Gainesville. Maybe we can work something out. Poor snake. Pictures would be helpful, I have never heard of this before.. but then I am fairly new to the pythons.
Wolfy(wolf-hound@lycos.com)
Or pm here.
Or" I am at work for another few hours, call me at 352-475-3360 (the Doghouse) ask for Wolfy

I shouldn't have to state this but.. any vulgar calls, prank calls etc sent to my business will be reported as such.