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My albino gopher snake one day appeared with a weird indentation on the top of his head. It connects from one side at the end of his mouth, over the head, and to the other side. It looks as if something was pressing against his head but there's nothing in his enclosure that would permit that. Here are some pictures. Any thoughts or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!
I'd have to guess that the snake managed to get it's head into a small space so constricted as to resist backing out again due to the direction of the scales. Compression as well as struggling on the part of the animal could form the indentation. With luck he/she will return to normal or at least not have a adverse effect on feeding. Double check any lid associated lip or gap... As it will surely be revisited.
Looks like he got his head pinched to me. If he's eating I wouldn't worry much it will probably fade with time. If he's not eating there might be skeletal damage which is beyond the advice I could give you and would require a vet.
I agree, it looks like he/she got its head caught.
How is it doing now? Any difference in appearance? Is it eating well?
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