This is my first post here so bear with me please!
I picked up a baby corn snakes (about 6 weeks) back in November from a breeder. He's doing great, shedding, eating, drinking, pooping and active both in his enclosure and when i handle him. He was dropped once (a horrible mistake on my end) from about 3 feet up, but seemed fine and i didn't notice any bruising or swelling within a few days of that happening.
Howevever about a month ago i noticed on his side two indents that looks like loose sort of flattened parts of his body. He also stopped climbing a tree that i'd put into his cage that he used to love. He moves around fine when im holding him and when i gently touch the areas he doesn't freak out or get agitated. Local pet store suggested feeding him more, he was on pinkies every 5-6 days, im now giving him a cut up fuzzy every 5 days (which as often as he'll take them).
Some people have hypothesized broken ribs, some others kinks (though those usually are outwards extensions as far as i understand, which aren't what he has). Any thoughts or confirmations on what this might be?
I'm hesitant to bring him to a vet both because vets can't do anything for broken ribs (they heal on their own) as well as the crazy prices for exotic pet vets, however if you guys really think i should get him checked out i will.
Thank you all so much, hopes and prayers for my baby Noodle
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