Help! Lump/swollen tail?

Zanzobean · 07-18-17, 08:04 PM

Hi forums! Just recently I noticed a lump on my boa constrictors tail. At first I thought it was impaction, but its behind the vent so I ruled that out. I'm going to attach some photos, and any input on what this might be would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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REM955 · 07-18-17, 08:21 PM

It is a reason for a vet visit.

dannybgoode · 07-18-17, 11:57 PM

Definitely a vet for that one. Could be just a cyst could be more sinister but it needs sorting out.

bigsnakegirl785 · 07-19-17, 12:37 AM

Definitely a vet. Could be a cyst/abscess, but infected glands are also fairly common in boas.

Zanzobean · 07-19-17, 08:38 AM

All right thank you all!What are the usually treatments for cysts/abscesses and infected glands?

bigsnakegirl785 · 07-19-17, 02:53 PM

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All right thank you all!What are the usually treatments for cysts/abscesses and infected glands?

Surgery and antibiotics. Because of the thickness of the fluid, the abscesses generally cannot go away on their own.

Albert Clark · 07-19-17, 04:07 PM

Wow! Absolutely the exotic vet. Could be infected/ inflamed scent glands, hemipenes if it's a male is also possible. Be sure to switch to paper towel substrate as a precaution. Hope it's not too serious.

Zanzobean · 07-19-17, 08:43 PM

Thank you all! The soonest I can get to the vet is Tuesday so I hope it is nothing in need of care ASAP. When I come back I think I will update the forum so people who may encounter this same issue can know what theyre dealing with.

Zanzobean · 07-27-17, 03:24 PM

Alright, so I just finished up with the vet and she doesn't think anything is wrong with her. She said it doesn't feel like a cyst or infected glands. I will keep a sharp eye on her though observe anything out of the usual. Again, thank you all for the help

Scubadiver59 · 07-27-17, 03:31 PM

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Alright, so I just finished up with the vet and she doesn't think anything is wrong with her. She said it doesn't feel like a cyst or infected glands. I will keep a sharp eye on her though observe anything out of the usual. Again, thank you all for the help

REM955 · 07-27-17, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanzobean

Alright, so I just finished up with the vet and she doesn't think anything is wrong with her. She said it doesn't feel like a cyst or infected glands. I will keep a sharp eye on her though observe anything out of the usual. Again, thank you all for the help

Well that's nice.

Find another vet.

**Andy_G** · 07-27-17, 03:53 PM

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Alright, so I just finished up with the vet and she doesn't think anything is wrong with her. She said it doesn't feel like a cyst or infected glands. I will keep a sharp eye on her though observe anything out of the usual. Again, thank you all for the help

...so what is it, then?

Zanzobean · 07-28-17, 04:04 PM

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...so what is it, then?

She said it might be a just a fat accumulation. I don't even know if that's possible. I think I may just take her to another vet and hope they're more knowledgeable.

Scubadiver59 · 07-28-17, 05:14 PM

Make sure it's an "exotic" pet vet that specializes in reptiles.

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She said it might be a just a fat accumulation. I don't even know if that's possible. I think I may just take her to another vet and hope they're more knowledgeable.

Zanzobean · 07-28-17, 05:26 PM

Yeah this time I'm going to request their "exotic vet".Its kind of a downer that I spent nearly $100 on a vet visit that only took around 15 minutes and resulted in an "ehh i wouldn't worry about it it doesn't look bad". Suppose I've learned my lesson though.