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cdd007
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 30/11/2009 : 17:30:35
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| I got my royal Monty out today for handling and after about five mins I noticed an unusual lump near his tail. After further investigation I found that the lump seemed like a bone, and is moving around inside him. I have no idea what it is, is this a broken bone, or maybe something retained inside him after a feed The lump is located around 2 1/2 inches up from the tip of his tail. Please help. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/11/2009 : 17:53:06
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Hmm...I have never heard of a common problem that involves the mass moving. Have him checked at a rep vet. How big is the bump? Does it go across his width?
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/11/2009 : 18:08:01
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 30/11/2009 : 21:06:39
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yeah i think its a vet job too............keep us posted though.
i don't think there's much a vet will do but they can often live quite happily and heal themselves to a certain extent, but it depends where the broken bone(s?) is(are) and whether it causes any other problems with normal bodily functions or mobility... |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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cdd007
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2009 : 17:00:13
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| I'll try and get some photos up later on this evening. Im going to make an appointment with the vet. The lump is very small, I didnt really want to feel it that much incase it's causing him any discomfort. It seems to only move from side to side widthways. I've just this second noticed that the lump is present on both sides, and must be a line through Monty- Around about two weeks ago I gave him a feed that was a little big for him, so I'm thinking that it might possibly be a peice of bone from it. Is this a possibility? |
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brookehamiltonx
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/12/2009 : 19:38:04
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is it like a ball  omg i have just saw a ball at my snakes vent; is it just a poo or does anybody know what it could be :S?xx |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2009 : 21:10:40
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is the lump in front of the vent? if it is then it's possibly faecal/undigested food matter, which in itself may require a trip to the vet for (?surgical) removal.........but in the meantime you could try a bath to try and get him to pass whatever it is
if it's behind the vent ie. between the vent and the tail tip, it's more likely to be a fractured rib or something similar |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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cdd007
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/12/2009 : 20:59:47
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| The lump is not in between the tail and vent, its about and inch and a half up the other way. I've tried bathing him, but hes shedding at the moment, so I'm going to wait a few days after the shed to see if its faecal matter. Brookehamiltonx-Its not like a ball, it feels much more like a small thin bone. |
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cdd007
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
34 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2009 : 17:37:56
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| Breakthrough!!1!Monty has shed today, and has done the single biggest poo I have ever seen him do,aannd, THE LUMP IS GONE! Now he's happy as ever, and I'm going to give him a celebratory treat, thanks for your help and support:) |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2009 : 21:29:29
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Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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mischang
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/05/2010 : 21:26:29
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| i know this thread is old but could it of been a skull waiting for next poop ! |
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HELP!! Broken bone?
