Injured mom...or is it dad?

[adamanteus]

Cheryl, If you would like to show us a picture, but don't know how, please try following the steps in this link
http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/site...-pictures.html
This should help you to post a picture.

[cheryl]

Thanks for the info on posting a picture.I will try to get one. It's cold and wet here today, so they're all deeper in the grass pile. The injury appears to be at least a week old. The skin is a very dark brown/black, tight, and looks 'crusty'. The flattened area is close to, but not on the injured area. Both are about half way along the lenght of the snake, and she is about 2 feet long. There does appear to be some slight softness around the injury, but no real swelling. She appears otherwise healthy. Bright eyes, inquisitive, strong enough to squeeze my arm. As I mentioned, she drank water when presented to her. I am tempted to try to get her to eat. We do have a pet store that I believe handles some mice. Would I be making the situation worse do you think?
Thanks for your help.
Cheryl