Spot's surgery

[guidofatherof5]

Spot's surgery is about here. Her Vet. wanted her soak before the surgery. As you can see she has a large area of swelling. The photo doesn't show the full extent of the swelling. I noticed the swollen area is very buoyant. I wonder if the broken rib has punctured a lung and this is trapped air. My mind is going in 20 different directions. Time can't pass fast enough.

[gregmonsta]

I wonder if the broken rib has punctured a lung and this is trapped air.

It's very possible. Clint our Florida blue with the 'crushed' area. has made me wonder a few times too. With the damaged ribs pointing inwards there's always a problem that can manifest itself. My vet didn't give hopeful news when it came to the possibility of puncturing vital organs. Difficult to operate on safely in smaller snakes for sure.
Keeping my fingers crossed for the upcoming surgery.