I wouldn't be surprised, if you have ruled out everything else.

You would be shocked at the obscene amount of money spent and research done by myself, just trying to figure out if the puffing was dangerous or a symptom of something terrible.

I've noticed he'll do some extra puffing up more often after feeding (which is why I thought jaw injury) or pissed off at me, and it'll go right down if he's distracted or moves around a lot. Odd.



Lots of shrugging all around- there were theories from infection (nope) to an injury to the tendons or cartilage in the lower jaw (nope) to a puncture letting air under the skin (...what?). It was kind of hard to accept not having a DEFINITIVE answer, but this snake is happy and healthy. Hopefully that's the case with yours.

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• Boa with weird face - snakekate, Sun Jun 17 10:05:45 2012
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