Tumors.......

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

I just discovered tumors on my big radix girl!!! I know she's an old snake but now I know that her time is coming... she is 37 inches long. I am actually really sad, I've only had her for a year but she's been such a good snake!!! There are two or three of them, down by her vent, deep inside her body. I know they are tumors, I have felt them before and that's definitely them..... she is still eating and passing food so far... but I can't even hardly look at her knowing that it's the end of the road for her!!! How do I know when it's time? She eats, basks, hangs out with her boyfriend snake and Radish, and seems so happy. But I know a time will come when they begin to impede her organ function and cause her pain and suffering... ohhhh no.

[guidofatherof5]

You'll know when it's time. You will see a change in her. You'll see it in her eyes.
I've been in this same situation a number of times. When you know her the way you do, you'll recognize when it's time. I don't envy you. These are the hardest times. Saying good bye to them is something I dread. I will keep you and her in our prayers.
Please keep us posted. If you can I would like to see these tumor location. It would be good for all of us to be able to recognize them. Best of luck

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Thanks Steve

Unfortunately... you can't see them from the outside, you can only feel them. I only found them as she was sliding through my hands.

[Zephyr]

Hmm. What is she feeding on? Do you know if they're fatty or cancerous tumors?
If you think they're cancerous, I'd add some omega-3 to her diet.

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

Fatty tumors are soft but these are hard like rocks. cancerous rocks. like the ones that killed Cuppycake.

[gregmonsta]

So sorry to hear that . I hope you still get a good little run of time with her.

[drache]

oh Shannon - I'm so sorry
it's hard, but yes, I too think you'll know when it's time

[Mommy2many]

Shannon, I'm so sorry to hear your news. I hope you both get to enjoy some more time together.

[MoJo]

I'm so sorry and definitely know what you are going through. It is heart breaking.

[Stefan-A]

I'm sorry to hear that, Shannon. I don't know if that's better or worse than having a snake die suddenly without warning.