Quote Originally Posted by randomdaydream
Would that be something they would be born with or just happen? *goes to look it up*

We told the little owner to take his snake to the vet pronto.
I think it can be caused by a variety of conditions such as a genetic abnormality, an issue during development, or a trauma such a inexperienced person trying to pop the snake.

Usually there isn't anything that can be done about it, but quite often the snake won't have any problems.

Oh, and good advice about the vet. Pet store employees as well as forum junkies can only guess, but a vet would be the best person to make a determination and prescribe treatment if needed.