Weird Scale Bulge [Archive] - Garter Snake Forum

pinkypink

10-31-2012, 02:12 PM

So I just noticed this the other day on my High Red Plain female. She is seeing the vet tomorrow but wondering if anyone has seen something like it?

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=3796339188976&set=vb.1292110509&type=3 &theater

PHOTOS:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3795983540085.2136051.1292110509&type=3

Also a video to help. Thoughts?

guidofatherof5

10-31-2012, 02:38 PM

Beautiful snakes. Not sure what to make of this.
It will be interesting to hear the Vet's report.

twgrosmick

10-31-2012, 03:28 PM

Personally unless she stops eating or some other major concern arises I wouldn't be too concerned. Chances are she will just shed it right out and the vet most likely won't be able to do much except charge a ridiculous amount of money to tell you it is nothing, or he/she doesn't know.

Beautiful snake

pinkypink

10-31-2012, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the replies guys! Yea she's acting completely normal, eating like a damned pig, pooping, and getting fat! Ive just never seen this before and it was like suddenly there. Your the second friend who's suggested just watching it till she sheds...which is my thoughts as well. Cause EVERYTHING else is normal with her!

snake man

11-01-2012, 05:05 AM

I would just keep a close eye on it probably nothing life threatening.

Thamnophis

11-01-2012, 05:35 AM

I would not worry about something like that. These kinds of things most of the time dissapear without interfearing. When her behaviour is ok and she eats well, I would not go to the vet. But that is what I should do. You will have to make your own decision in this...

EasternGirl

11-01-2012, 07:59 AM

She is beautiful. I am wondering if those are mites on your hands in the video though...I see little black spots on your fingers. If she has mites, that could explain the bulge. Other than that, it doesn't look like anything to worry about at this point. If it gets bigger, then I would be concerned.

guidofatherof5

11-01-2012, 08:51 AM

Good observation Marnie and good point to bring up.

pinkypink

11-01-2012, 12:59 PM

haha no thats just ecoearth...there was some still in the tub I had her in! But yea good observation! :)

ConcinusMan

11-13-2012, 08:44 PM

I wouldn't waste money on a vet either. I would wait and see if anything changes. Doesn't look serious to me.

I would just dab with iodine or hibiclens twice a day and wait to see what happens. It'll probably just heal up.