With the snake fully extended, the workers found the bulge. They called the vet right away, eager to know what to do next. They’d never seen a snake lay eggs before, and were curious about what would come next.
But when the vet heard where the bulge was, her tone changed. She got serious. It was clear the bulge’s location was crucial, and the implications were bigger than anyone thought. Her reaction hinted at a major development that would affect the whole situation, making the workers more anxious.
The vet quickly realized the bulge was in the wrong place. If it were eggs, it would be farther back. Instead, it was near the start of the stomach, meaning something was stuck in the snake and couldn’t move through its gut. The situation was urgent — the snake needed surgery to survive. Unsure what to do, the workers asked the vet for help.
They asked if she could come to the site to operate. Given the time crunch, they hoped she’d say yes. Taking the snake to the vet’s clinic was risky and complicated, especially with its size and the stress.