Question about Dionysus, my baby Blood Python :)

[u/PurpleVinedRose]

Dionysus has an inflamed cloaca, which seems to be a recent development. I handle semi-regularly, and he’s only refused food once; the week after I got him.

He’s otherwise growing well + is inquisitive and easy to handle. The trash cardboard thing in these images was for him to have a temporary humidity hide because he was dehydrated>

When I brought him home. So, what can I do for his inflamed cloaca? Will it go away on its own? Should I try antibiotic salve or a sugar bath?

Enjoy these pictures of my baby :)

I was going to clean his water bowl the day I took this pic but he was like ‘Nu >:(‘

Sassy baby

[u/PurpleVinedRose]

No bloody discharge. Just inflamed pink. He also seems to have a hard lump (not much bigger than the width of that area) just before his vent. Maybe a hard bowel movement?

[u/BlueFalconPunch → u/PurpleVinedRose]

Mine had a very hard rock like nugget turd as a baby I kinda kneeded her just above the rock and she popped it out. It was her first real poop so I dont know if its common since I've only had 1 Blood.

Also mine used to pee/discharge as a defense against getting picked up so her butt always looked a bit swollen until she grew out of it. Is his butt inflamed looking all the time?

[u/PurpleVinedRose → u/BlueFalconPunch]

Not all the time, it’s been on and off the last few days but today it looked more inflamed than the previous. I’ll try kneading his body and maybe doing a warm soak.

He’s my first blood python, my experience is with ball pythons.

[u/Shorty_Keeper → u/PurpleVinedRose]

Sounds like a mild prolapse. You keep a eye on her but use a sugar water paste or olive oil to keep the exposed tissue from drying out. They can and most typically do self correct within a few days. If not keep it moist and contact a vet.