I can't help you diagnose your snake but I can give you some perspective on drive time!!

For you to drive only one hour away must be really nice!! I need to drive 2.5 hours and over a mountain range to get to the closest qualified herp vet!! This is really rough in the winter time!!!

Yea you for only needing to drive one hour.... Have you made that appointment yet????! Remember, only a vet can really give to you the knowledge you are seeking.....