Snake Skin Concern

[David Evans]

Hey, the past couple of days i have noticed that the skin on my jungle python is looking a bit strange. Just behind her head there is a line of skin running around her neck, not all the way, that seems almost a bit sort of puffy and raised. I think she is coming up to shed, have not seen the milky eyes but she is looking very pale. I have not had her long so have not seen her before a shed before. I have attached a pic of it. Bit hard to get a good pic of it but if anyone has any suggestions as to what it might be that woudl be great. I was going to let her shed and see if thats all it is but am a little concerned. She is still eating fine and attitude is normal. She is spending most of her time in her hide recently, which is another reason i think she is ocming up to shed.

In the pic the line runs from behind her right eye diagonally up towards her left eye behind her head.

Thanks,
Dave

[shiregirl]

Sounds like s shed.
Have a look at her underbelly towards the tail as this usually stays a milky colour coming uo to a shed (at least with ours it does )

[SlothHead]

Dont be too concerned, just watch it and monitor how it goes. If it starts to vibrate and taratulas explode out then you have a problem.
But unless it is visually affecting her, it may very well be nothing to worry about.

So just monitor, If it appears to change in a negative way get her off to the vet.

[David Evans]

will keep an eye out for tarantulas and will see what happens when he sheds!
Thanks,
Dave