Just wanted to say that my "knotted" snake is still alive. I don't know if he's going to shed properly however as his body looks like that collapsable tupperware in spots. I don't know what to do! He doesn't seem to be in any pain, but he hasn't shed or eaten yet...so it's hard to tell what will happen. About 5 of the clutch have shed and 3 eaten, so I guess I'll be finding out soon. I'm scared, I don't know what damage he may have inside (his intestines and whatnot) due to developing in the egg while knotted. I don't want to cause him undue suffering by allowing him to live, but at the same time I feel like he deserves his shot at life. How do you know if a snake is in pain? At some point, I may have to euthanize him. But if not, I've already determined that I'll have to keep him if he lives (as he's not the most attractive snake, kind of short and stubby) which I hadn't planned on doing due to the unneccessary extra cost of feeding him. (I say "him", it could be a "her" - don't know). Just wanted to vent. The rest of the clutch seem to be doing fine...

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