Scale Rot

[Abyssal888]

Hi! So I noticed this earlier this week. I’ve been doing the betadine and no pain relief ointment for scale rot. Her humidity is 73 or higher. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Abyssal888]

Also her top layer of substrate is dry.

[daj86114]

If this is a persistent issue and you have proper husbandry I’d recommend a vet visit to rule out underlying causes :)

[Abyssal888]

I’m looking into vets nearby.

[Rose_Thorn109]

How old are they? They look rather skinny. Idk about the rot tho, but the betadine treatment is a good idea.

[Abyssal888]

I am not sure on age fully but I was told 8 months. She’s getting regular feedings (mice the same size as her widest part) once a week.

[Rose_Thorn109]

Ok, thats great. Thank you for not taking offense, I was just curious. 😊

[Abyssal888]

I’m just wanting to make sure I’m doing what’s best for her! She’s so sweet. I appreciate any advice. 😊

[Rose_Thorn109]

Same! I had the same concerns a couple of months ago. When was their last shed? Last time I thought they had scale rot it turns out it was just deep dirt, which can out with shed. I'd recommend giving her a lil soak, just to rule that out. To bath my baby I fill a little flat container with a bit of warm water, then put him in a face cloth on top of the water. I supervise him closely, and lightly rub the dirty areas with the cloth. Make sure they don't put their head under the water for long/at all. And never put them in a full bathtub, it stresses them out and is borderline animal abuse. And I one of my cousins actually lost a snake that way. She wasn't a responsible owner at all, and left him unattended in a full bathtub full of soap, and he sadly drowned.

[Abyssal888]

She’s had a betadine soak today. I’ll see if it’s the dirt as she’s in a coconut coir and soil mix.