Swelling on mouth?

[joeysgreen]

This is a little after the fact, but for this sort of thing, I would take it to a vet. The needle is basically a shot in the dark treatment. Most of the time you would be just as successful keeping things clean and focusing on husbandry. When this isn't enough, medical treatment can be the difference between healing in a short amount of time and prolonged suffering or getting worse.

Ian

[guidofatherof5]

Quick update:

I haven't ended up using the Hibiclens, at least not yet. I did the needle treatment as suggested a few times to get the blood flowing, and the swelling has gone down quite a bit. I will be monitoring him closely, but he seems to be doing much better. Is there anything I should be concerned about, other than just watching for a worsening in the swelling or the snake's general condition? Thanks for all your suggestions!

Get some Hibiclens and follow up the treatment.