My snake has lumps. Are they from mites, or a new heat lamp burn?

Internal parasites would not present this way but external ones could. Have you checked under the scales for mites/ticks? The lumps could also be abscesses or fatty deposits. I suggest you get him to a reptile vet for an exam when you have time. I don't think it is an emergency.

This sounds and looks like a burn from possibly the heating pad or a heating lamp he may have been lying on. This needs to be treated by a veterinarian. Please take your snake to a vet tomorrow for an exam and treatment. Your snake will need pain medicine, and an ointment such as silversulfadiazine for burn wounds after cleaning and debridement .

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.

This kind of lump/growth needs to be ideally assessed by your veterinarian to have a definitive and specific answer. Usually there are two ways your vet can do that a part from examining it directly during physical examination. A biopsy can be taken under local or general anesthetic, otherwise a smaller sample through a fine needle can be aspirated (this technique is called FNA= fine needle aspiration). Differentials include infections, benign or more sinister type of tumors. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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.

This is an issue that people notice every so often in their snakes, but there is not a definitive answer as to what it is. In some cases it will simply be sagging post feeding or it can be associated with a shed. However, in some cases in can be an indication of disease such as a mouth infection or respiratory problem. If he appears off form to you with any behaviour change or signs such as mouth gaping or discharge, I would take him to a reptile vet for an examination. Otherwise I would monitor him and see how it goes.

Those could be burns, abrasions or infection. Check for proper temperature in the enclosure. Remove any furniture that may be causing abrasions. Confirm proper humidity which can promote bacterial or fungal overgrowth. Lucy should be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to definitively diagnose the condition. She may need to have the area cleaned and dressed or she may need antibiotics.