My corn snake has a hardened white blockage. What should I do?

Thanks for reaching out about Nemo and including a photo. Try warm water soaks or a humidity box for short (5-10 minutes) to see if this will loosen the retained skin. You can gently try and peel off but should come off easily. If you believe it is scar tissue, it will be fine, but if an infection site, a veterinary visit needs to be scheduled. Good luck.

The changes to his enclosure may have caused stress. Low temps can affect digestion in reptiles. If temps were down, this could affect defecation. Try soaking him in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte for 20-30 minutes. This will provide warmth and hydration. To stimulate defecation, gently massage the belly from front to back during the soak. If the behavior persists, consider an exam with your veterinarian or vet experienced in treating reptiles.

This is a cloacal prolapse that you are seeing. The cloaca is the common tube where all the feces, urine and reproductive tracts meet and is just inside the opening there. This can happen in a few different cases such as stones in the urine or stool, or egg binding if Titan was mature a female. If you have not seen Titan shed and he/she has not been defecating regularly, then I would be suspicious of dehydration. If Titan came from the wild, then parasites would also be a suspicion. The humidity should be good in your area, but I would ensure the humidity is at least 60%. If you don't have a hygrometer, then this can be purchased from the pet store. The best this you can do is take Titan to a reptile vet for an exam. There may be something going on that you would not be able to correct at home. For now, I would soak Titan in warm water for 15-30 minutes a day. I've put a link to a video that shows how to soak a snake. Make sure Titan also has an area in the enclosure where he/she can soak as wanted. To ensure everything else is being done right I've also included a link to great information about python care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmgYm-GghM8 http://www.anapsid.org/ball.html I hope that helps and Titan gets better soon.

It is possible that he may be obstructed either from the food he is eating or the substrate he is on. It is also possible that he could have an infection that is causing the blood. Either way, he should be checked out by a reptile veterinarian. You can find one in your area on www.arav.org.

Thanks for reaching out about Molly and including photos. A shallow, warm water soak will oftentimes stimulate defecation. This should be for no longer than 5-10 minutes as the water cools and defeats the purpose of cloacal laxity. If you are feeding prey with minimal hair, not a lot that is undigestible to produce feces. If the problem persists or she appears affected, a veterinary visit is recommended. Good luck.

Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. Gently massage her abdomen during the soak to stimulate defecation. If it doesn't help, Baby should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. I wouldn't recommend mineral oil until after you try an extended soak and a veterinary visit.

Have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet. The lump may be a temporary build up of fluid that collects and drains when she changes positions. This can indicate respiratory infection or cardiac disease. Monitor for difficulty or noisy breathing, especially clicking or wheezing. Limit handling to reduce stress until she sees the vet.