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Scale rot??? Never seen this?

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Loganisa123

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no idea if it’s normal, has me worried
 
Typical scale rot, often called blister disease, is usually caused by too high humidity or unsanitary conditions. It is more common on the belly scales, or sides of the snake. Your picture seems to indicate a possible abrasion, or slight damage to the scales of what I'll call the snake's nose area. That could happen if a snake tries to force its way out of its enclosure, or attempts to rub against any object to start the shedding process. I'd try to look more closely using a magnifying glass. However, you could just treat the scales using triple antibiotic ointment and see what happens during the next shed.
 
Twolunger said:
Typical scale rot, often called blister disease, is usually caused by too high humidity or unsanitary conditions. It is more common on the belly scales, or sides of the snake. Your picture seems to indicate a possible abrasion, or slight damage to the scales of what I'll call the snake's nose area. That could happen if a snake tries to force its way out of its enclosure, or attempts to rub against any object to start the shedding process. I'd try to look more closely using a magnifying glass. However, you could just treat the scales using triple antibiotic ointment and see what happens during the next shed.
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^^ what he said :)

-Tonya
 
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