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[spilota_variegata]

I have a 5 year old jungle python that has just shed. I noticed about 2 days before shedding that the snake appeared to be slightly prolapsed (I mean a couple of millimeters) and thought it might be due to his pending shed. I sprayed him with water and it seemed to resolve itself. Anyway, he shed last night - a complete one piece shed. I checked him out thoroughly, as I always do when my snakes shed and noticed he has a slight swelling on one side of his vent. The scales seem slightly raised and his spur is sticking out slightly because of the swelling. I naturally called the vet as soon as I saw this and have him booked in in another 1/2 hour. Has anyone else seen this before? Thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Before anyone asks, husbandry is probably not an issue. I keep him at the correct temperatures, clean and F10 his enclosure regularly etc. He has not gone off his food (he wants to eat now) but has not had a bowel movement for about 2 weeks. He normally has one everytime he sheds.

Thanks in advance.