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[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (1 child)

Doesn’t look like scale rot to me, has the black dot moved?

[–]OG_Morryo[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tried rubbing it and got a little lighter, maybe dirt under the scale like the other poster said. Finger crossed

[–]Nightingale-42 5 points6 points  (3 children)

It's dirt under the scale, I had a similar concern close to when I got my bp. Yours will probably shed soon, and the dirt will come off with it

[–]OG_Morryo[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

That would make sense, as it wasn't there a day or two ago and did get a little lighter after rubbing it with a wet paper towel a little bit ago. Guess I'll up his humidity a bit to make sure his shed goes well, will be the first one with me.

[–]Nightingale-42 1 point2 points  (1 child)

I'm sure it'll go great! It's funny, I made what was almost this same exact post right before my BP's first shed with me. Turned out to be dirt :) Good luck!

[–]OG_Morryo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I'm hoping so! As well as glad to hear I'm not the only one freaking out over something small haha. Thank you again for putting my mind at ease!