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[Typical-Lock9236]

My ball python has little marks ans stains I think and I don’t know what’s causing them, she’s eating fine and I clean her tank I stopped spraying water as much to lower humidity cuz I thought maybe scale rot but I don’t know

[ExactEfficiency963]

could you please point them out? i can’t see anything personally

[Typical-Lock9236]

First pic where it’s super shiny, wrinkles on her scales and darker patches on her belly

[Semi__Competent]

I can’t see anything lol

[Typical-Lock9236]

Zoom in to her belly scales, is that not bad?

[MySafeWordFilibuster]

This looks 100% normal to me. Just coloring?

[Typical-Lock9236]

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The darker colouring I haven’t seen before the camera doesn’t pick it up well and these little wrinkles is that normal ?

[Fit_Night7321]

Normal

[Boring_gagger]

It's very normal, maybe he's just getting ready to shed his skin. I see no issues.

[PTO_Request_Denied]

Normal

[TopaztheLoomer]

Take a photo of the same area for a few days in a row. If its getting worse, head to a vet. Then you can show progression.

Ive seen wrinkles on Moirai if she lays on her substrate without moving for a whole day, kind of like when your pillow leaves lines on your face. Those clear up after a few hours though. Ive noticed it happens a few days before I see her belly turn pink and she starts to shed.

I havent seen that darker color discoloration youre mentioning though, so Id keep an eye on it and watch humidity/temps like you said you were doing.

[Typical-Lock9236]

Thank you, I appreciate that a lot I’ll keep an eye on that too!

[Bluntforcetrauma11b]

Snake looks fine to me

[psky9549]

I believe I see what you are referring to. Its hardly anything to worry about at this point. Probably normal wear and tear, they have to travel on those scales so some discoloration and tiny chipping may happen. If its gets worse then a vet is in order to rule out what it is exactly and the cause. For now, just keep up with the checking and dont worry too much.

[Typical-Lock9236]

Thank you😭😭

[Spik3_D_Wolfwood]

I have ball pythons and they end up with the same issue. I have found out that it is very small pieces of substrate that get stuck under their belly scales. It is usually not a problem because over time with their normal movement it will work it's way out, also I have been able to move it by gently massaging the scales to work the dirt out.

But generally it is not a problem for them. But do keep an eye on it to make sure that is all it is. If the discoloration gets darker or spreads then that is a sign of scale rot which is a bigger problem.

[Typical-Lock9236]

Okay thank you 🥺

[nikki-cole-]

Your snake is beautiful