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somethin stuck in snake

22 15:36:58

Question
My snake has has something stuck out of him all day ive been really worried...its not poop..i dont think anyway its not brown..it looks like a pinkish or clear sac type thing..i have been worried b/c when i fed him his mouse..he took in some wood chips with it..so i read the package..and it said that its safe if consumed but not to let it happen a lot...do you have any info on this if so let me know asap thanks so much!!

Answer
Hi Nicole.  Although I really would need to see a picture I am pretty certain what you are seeing is an infertile egg.  So he is actually a she.  Even if she hasn't been with any male snakes...females can develop eggs up to a year after they mated.  I don't think the wood chips caused any harm.  If the sac is still "stuck" in your snake then she is what is called... egg-bound.  She will need to see a Veternarian for removal. It could harm them if not removed.  Do keep me posted.