Hi,
I'm having a problem with a pet Canadian garner snake I have. Ever since we got this snake at a pet store it's had a lump on its side. It was a smaller lump said to be "just food." After a month of having him, the lump didn't go away. Since it seemed not to cause him pain or harm, we let it slide. Recently he shed, and it seems the lump has gotten bigger, to the point where his scales are splitting. I don't know what's causing this, but I have a theory it involves some sort of parasite. However, I would like a second opinion, should I be worried and/or what could it be?