Mouth Rot aka Stomatitus

Michelle, Thanks for the info.

Please, everyone don't go running to your snake to check it's mouth. You can injure the snakes mouth if not done correctly and actually cause the mouth rot. Watch your snake for any health issues and get them to a vet if they "don't seem right" You can also watch for mouth rot by getting a peek inside the mouths while they feed. Also, if the lips seem puffy or the snake is not closing their mouths normally, get to the Vet.

And as usual, clean clean clean enclosures. Don't give bacteria a place to set up and attack your reptile.

Very sound advice indeed, Melinda.