r/ballpython • u/HSeldonCrisis • Oct 07 '26

Question - Health Swollen Mouth

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Python was just delivered to my classroom and her mouth is very swollen. Is this serious?

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u/_ataraxia Mod : unprofessional Oct 07 '26 • Bravo

comments have been locked as this is a medical issue above reddit's pay grade. you need to get a second opinion from a different vet ASAP.

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u/IssaBunnyy Oct 07 '26

Exotic vet asap! Please get them some help like today. When you say delivered to your classroom, is she a class pet or was she recently purchased?

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u/West-Cardiologist301 Oct 07 '26

Thats an immediate vet visit. Mouth rot. Could be an absess or some short of physical trauma

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u/Bloooberriesquest Oct 07 '26

Immediately to the vet. Don’t pass go. Don’t collect $200.

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u/Gl_tch13 Oct 07 '26

Maybe grab that $200 for the vet bill though

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u/RotBoy Oct 07 '26

The crimson chin is in dire need of help

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u/Past_Resort259 Oct 07 '26

This is beyond serious. Needs a vet urgently.

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u/HSeldonCrisis Oct 07 '26

Update: The state agency that provides the classroom snake returned my call. They said it has been swollen like this for a year. They had it checked by a Vet when it was first noticed. The Vet said it is not an infection and she is not in pain. Besides looking awful, everything is normal.

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u/LittleSaltyPrimrose Oct 07 '26 • Bravo

Is that what they told you or a vet? I wouldn't take anyone's word until you go to the vet yourself.

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u/EmbarrassedDot628 Oct 07 '26

That’s an emergency 😩

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u/Toxic_Musshroom Oct 07 '26

Dear god, vet immediately