Can someone help identify this?

[hartge330ci]

I will do my best to describe this. This "growth" is on the underside of the mouth of my Python. She is about two years old, and the growth was not there last week. It is a swelling that is hard when you touch it. At the top of the swelling it looks like there is a scab. There are three more much smaller scabs toward the front of the mouth. There is no mouth rot, and I do not see any evidence of parasites, mites, etc in the cage. The snake is in a rack with five other snakes and none of the other snakes have a problem. I do not feed live prey. There is some old dead skin in the area, which is hard to get off. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Photos attached. Not the best quality but the best I could do with one hand.

 

[morph evolution]

what kind of substrate do u have her on?

 

[hartge330ci]

On newspaper. In a plastic tube in a 7 tub rack.

 

[morph evolution]

where in california are you?

 

[hartge330ci]

Santa Maria. Why do you ask?

 

[morph evolution]

if your in my area and would like to bring her by,i can take a closer examnation to see..i really cant tell with the photos.

 

[hartge330ci]

About 180 miles from you. A bit far.

 

[morph evolution]

lol,yeah slightly.well i wish i could help you out..it look like it may come down with shed...keep us posted after she does so.

 

[GreenCountryHerp]

There appears to be a raised line coming from the scab closest to the snout. Maybe some sort of worm? Its hard to tell from pics. If you don't have anybody local to look at her I would take her to a vet. If it gets worse it may cause problems with her feeding. Best of luck, I hope it isn't to serious.

 

[hartge330ci]

Yeah. The pictures are hard to see. Its hard to describe too. There really aren't any herp vets here that I know of either. Any one know of someone in this area?

 

[Quiet Tempest]

It looks almost like a blister..?

 

[AK907]

I was thinking a worm too. I would definitely get her to a vet of some kind soon. Just out of curiousity... Why the gloves?

 

[hartge330ci]

She was mad and bit me.....

 

[KY Reptiles]

Lol, I would prolly be mad as well. Im not too sure what that is but I would take her to a vet asap or try to find a rep. breeder that can help you in your area. Hope its not too serious and good luck!


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[hartge330ci]

Anyone that can help point me in the direction of someone in my area? Its Santa Maria, CA. Thanks.

 

[preacher]

I will in no way say that I am an expert but please read this thread about impacted teeth. When I saw the pictures this thread came to mind and I searched for several hours until i found it again.

http://www.faunaclassifieds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218195&highlight=tooth

Hope it helps! In any case you will want to find a vet you don't want to have it get worse. I am praying the best of health for your girl!!

 

[AbsoluteApril]

Here is a website that lists some reptiles vets in the SoCal area that may be able to help:
http://www.anapsid.org/vets/califs.html

Just some fyi, I know its not my place, but.. your full name and location are now required so you may wanna update that before a mod gives you an infraction or warning!

We are mainly enforcing this rule in the classifieds sections but it is always good to remind people.

 

[bpsandmore]

I'm no vet or expert but it almost looks like a abcessed tooth! I'd run her to a vet!

 

[hhmoore]

hmmmm - I made a post to this thread last night...looks like it didn't make it