Strange Dark Patch of Skin

[guidofatherof5]

There is no way for it to happen. That's the mystery.

[guidofatherof5]

Not sure what shedding did for identifying this problem. Most of the crusty, scab like material is off now.
What remains is still a dark area. It will be interesting to see if it develops outwardly again.
I have a call into a local college with a biology dept. I'm hoping they can slice me some nice samples to view under my microscope.
Here is a macro from the area after the shed.

[ProXimuS]

Strange still...I hope everything keeps going ok with her!

[d_virginiana]

Yikes! Hope she keeps doing fine. That is so weird looking...

[thamneil]

Very strange indeed. Is it just me or have the scales become more deformed after the shedding?

[guidofatherof5]

Very strange indeed. Is it just me or have the scales become more deformed after the shedding?

I would say they are the same as this problem was detected.

[guidofatherof5]

This radix is opaque again. I will try to get some pre and post photos up on the forum.
I tried treating the area with some F10 ointment(Thanks Chris-UK) but it had no effect.
Once she sheds I will try the F10 on the fresh strange dark patch again.
I still have no answer to what this is.

F10 Biocare - Product Information

[Selkielass]

Interesting ointment.
I feel better about this sort of substance in an ointment than I did as a vaporized inhalant.
I hope she shows improvement, and im looking forward to your updates.

[guidofatherof5]

Things are not looking good for this girl. Since her last shed she has dropped a noticeable amount of weight and has developed a swollen area below her heart.
If I had to guess I would say she has cancer and is not long for this world. I will keep everyone posted but I don't see her lasting 2 weeks. I will probably have to euthanize her at some point.
I hate this part of keeping these fine snakes.

[Lowfur]

Poor girl! I was going to say maybe a tumor, like melanoma in humans?