Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Exotic | Unknown - Exotic | Male
My snake has a lump towards the middle of his body and recently regurgitated, maybe a month ago. I fed him a rat pup or mouse maybe two weeks ago to see if it was a digestive issue and he still hasn’t seemed to poop. And the lump is still there.. hasn’t really grown much but it’s definitely noticeable. Is a maybe 8-10 year old desert Cali king. I bought him from Beverlys pet center as an adult, and have had him 7 years.
1 Answer
Published on August 6th, 2018
He needs to be physically examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. An x-ray will likely be recommended after an exam. A fine needle aspirate may also be recommended to collect samples for pathology if it turns out to be a mass or tumor.
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