I would just like to say that I really hope your snake is ok. Hopefully someone else will share an opinion on this. I know I was told this method by two very big boa breeders and my vet. I also want to point out exacty what I said "...I would try soaking him in warm water. I would do this for a few days. If that doesn't work, take your thumb and genty try to see if you can feel anything hard close to the tail where you see the lump. If you do he is most likely constipated. You can either take him to the vet or try pushing it out yourself. Its hard to describe how forceful you should be. You have to push, but not too hard. I would try it myself gently and if it doesn't work take him to an experienced reptile vet. Keep in mind I am not a vet and these are just suggestions. I don't want you to hurt your snake. Good luck." If you took him to the vet, this is most likely what he/she would have done. The question is how hard to push. That's why I said I would "try it gently and if it doesn't work take him to an experienced reptile vet." I'm not sure if the red liquid is normal or not, I really hope someone else replies and I really hope your snake is not hurt. I feel horrible and I will never give advice on a subject like this on this forum again. But I do know this is something that experienced reptile vets recommend. Please keep me posted.
Michael Burton

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