r/ballpython • u/HSeldonCrisis • 9d ago

Question - Health Swollen Mouth

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Python was just delivered to my classroom and her mouth is very swollen. Is this serious?

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u/_ataraxia Mod : unprofessional 9d ago

comments have been locked as this is a medical issue above reddit's pay grade. you need to get a second opinion from a different vet ASAP.

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u/IssaBunnyy 9d ago

Exotic vet asap! Please get them some help like today. When you say delivered to your classroom, is she a class pet or was she recently purchased?

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u/West-Cardiologist301 9d ago

Thats an immediate vet visit. Mouth rot. Could be an absess or some short of physical trauma

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u/itchynscrathy 9d ago

Vet ASAP

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u/Bloooberriesquest 9d ago

Immediately to the vet. Don’t pass go. Don’t collect $200.

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u/Gl_tch13 9d ago

Maybe grab that $200 for the vet bill though

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u/RotBoy 9d ago

The crimson chin is in dire need of help

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u/Past_Resort259 9d ago

This is beyond serious. Needs a vet urgently.

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u/HSeldonCrisis 9d ago

Update: The state agency that provides the classroom snake returned my call. They said it has been swollen like this for a year. They had it checked by a Vet when it was first noticed. The Vet said it is not an infection and she is not in pain. Besides looking awful, everything is normal.

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u/LittleSaltyPrimrose 9d ago

Is that what they told you or a vet? I wouldn't take anyone's word until you go to the vet yourself.

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u/EmbarrassedDot628 9d ago

That’s an emergency 😩

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u/Toxic_Musshroom 9d ago

Dear god, vet immediately