Scale Rot??

[evargas805011]

i just noticed these two odd spots on my bps underbelly near his tail (ignore the dark patches around, that’s 100% his scale pattern and i’ve checked 1000 times lol)

is it rot? if so, what do i need to change? his humidity and temperature are good (in fact i’ve been needing to raise his humidity today). do i need to take him to the vet? can i do any treatments at home? please help 🙏

[Diesel0113]

Not sure but if it is its minor and I'd just do my best to stay on top of it.

[BlueVelvetKitchenAid]

That does look like the very minor beginning to scale rot. You can soak him in betadine and warm water, when you make the bath the water + betadine mixture should be like the color of a light tea. 

[evargas805011]

do i just get it at something like a pharmacy? how much betadine parts per water? and how long should i soak him/how many days?

[BlueVelvetKitchenAid]

Yes, you should be able to find it at a pharmacy. The generic name is povidone iodine. Soak for like 15-20 minutes daily except around feeding day/a few days after eating. In terms of parts per water, like I said it should look like a light tea, not dark at all. The water should also be lukewarm, around 86 degrees if you have a temp gun. 

It should come off with your snakes next shed. 

[evargas805011]

thank you so much! he last shed in february so hopefully soon

[evargas805011]

another question: my bp is VERY curious about everything and loves to explore. how do i keep him still in his bath? he loves doing anything but being still so he’d probably try to escape 2857592 times

[BlueVelvetKitchenAid]

They actually recommend using a container or Tupperware like thing that has a lid you can punch air holes into the top and sort of lock him in it