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Old 07-18-2018, 11:07 PM   #2
hotlips
You mentioned that you noticed the lump on & off...meaning that it actually disappeared at times?

I think crypto is a possibility but because there's an extra lump on one side, it looks more like a tumor to me, ie. possibly stomach cancer. Also, I've never heard of crypto that appears as a mid-body lump that increases & decreases at times...to my knowledge, the swelling would be there all the time, steadily increasing & interfering with digestion & causing a lack of appetite.

It could well be something else entirely too? I have lots of experience with many snakes but I'm not a vet, & it's improper to substitute our guesses here for good veterinary care, so I hope you can find some help there. Sadly, it seems this snake was sick from the start, & this particular issue is one I've never seen personally.