Depending on how long the tissue has been prolapsed necrosis could be around the corner. Baby boas do sometimes get prolapses like this and sometimes all that needs to be done is to have the tissue pushed back in by a vet. If it has necrosed, that is a whole different thing. Sometimes they have anatomical problems and need surgery in order to keep this from repeating. Get a vet's opinion.

A facial swelling like that could be any number of things from inflammation, abscess, tumor (doubt it in a young animal), etc, regardless it needs a vet. I'd be weary about using Nolvasan or any chlorhexadine product around an eye, it's definitely not something you want to get in the eye.

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• HELP with baby boas.... - macajuel, Mon Jun 9 15:03:34 2008
• RE: HELP with baby boas.... - OKReptileRescue, Mon Jun 9 23:43:39 2008
• RE: HELP with baby boas.... - LarM, Tue Jun 10 00:22:28 2008
• RE: HELP with baby boas.... - AbsoluteApril, Tue Jun 10 10:10:33 2008
• Definitely get it to a vet soon - jhsulliv, Tue Jun 10 17:39:23 2008
• Thanks for all the help guys.. - macajuel, Wed Jun 11 16:21:11 2008