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I just got another pair of chondro's. The male is quite stunning. Perfect markings, but...there are some lumps along the snakes body, and towards the tail.

This snake was a WC long term captive and has been in captivity for 2 years approx.

Has anyone seen "lumps" like this? The person i bought them off of, said they had them when he got them two years ago.

thanks.

let me try again,

if they don't work:

http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0136.JPG
http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0139.JPG
http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0140.JPG
http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0141.JPG
http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0142.JPG
http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0143.JPG
http://www.holzking.net/lumps/PICT0144.JPG

I looked at your pics and unfortunately I cannot give you a definite answer. I have seen lumps on other species of snakes but a lump is only a symptom of an underlying cause. Some possibilities may include scar tissue from a previous injury, tumors (benign or malignant), parasite infestation, genetic deformity, or deformity due to a deficiency. The possibilities are pretty broad and the only way to tell would be through a veterinary workup. I definitely think it's worth getting checked out.
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Awesome post nygaboon; with a wild-caught animal I think that healed trauma and parasitic cysts top the differential list but like you said, you just can't jump to any conclusions and veterinary workup would definately be interesting. It would at least take it off your shoulders and let you know if there is anything to worry about.