Emergency!!!

[Zephyr]

I noticed my corn's vent was a bit swollen earlier, and then tonight I checked on her and she looked like she was ready to burst. So I got out a tub of warm water and gave her a massage, and out popped one of those urital crystal things. I felt again and I found another bump, which I worked with and turned out to be poo. But I need help with what caused it and what to do for the snake now!

[drache]

I don't know what causes these and I wonder whether damp hides help prevent this sort of thing
at this point, if this was my snake, I'd just do daily warm soaks for a few days, and meanwhile, keep the vent clean (I'm assuming there's abrasions)

[Lori P]

The vet coudn't tell me what to do to prevent these either... I'm just watching Miriam and hoping one does not form again... I see her drinking more often now, I think in her case she was dehydrated from her illness. I was giving her a warm swim once a week but have not done that this week. Hopefully your corn will not have another. Make sure she is not dehydrated for any reason...

[Zephyr]

Well, the snake expert at the local show says it's just some of the excrements that collect there, like a bladder stone. He said there's nothing you can do about it, just check and remove it when you notice it.

[tikichick]

I'm glad you found it. Staying hydrated seems like the best prevention with a water bowl and warm baths. After you feed her, if she doesn't poop on schedule, I'd give her a bath each day or so until she does.