I am disappointed that getting it treated by a vet was not listed as option in your post. It is probably a congential defect that can be fixed. I don't think the snake would be able survive comfortably without any treatment. In addition, freezing is NOT condoned by ANY professional organization. In my opinion, it is barbaric and should only be used in certain circumstances.

"Although low temperatures do result in a state of torpor, the formation of ice crystals in the tissue is quite painful. Freezing should only be done to anesthetized animals."
http://www.anapsid.org/euth.html
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