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NPR with growth under eye

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My hypo Northern Pacific rattler, Dolly, has a growth or swelling , just below
her right eye.

She is otherwise healthy, alert, and kept alone in her own cage. Has gone off her feed lately, but that is not unusual for her. She eats like a pig for a while, then stops for a while.

Anybody seen this before? If so, what should I do? Pic attached; you can see

the swelling below the right eye.
 

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It is probably an abscess or cellulitis but could be a tumor. It would be best to have checked by a qualified veterinarian. Some veterinarians will require anesthesia before evaluating a venomous snake. I usually either anesthetize them or restrain them with tubes prior to evaluation.
 
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