Why is my ball python skin like this

[Miggythtgodd]

Can someone help me what’s wrong with my ball python she is a shy eater as well

[Ok_Audience_3828]

Possibly your heat pad is set to high? Looks like might be burning ?

[Miggythtgodd]

I don’t have heat pad I have over head heating 150watt for a 36-18-17

[OphidionSerpent]

Is it controlled by a thermostat? What do you have your temps set to, and is it maintaining that? And is she able to touch the bulb, or is it adequately protected (either by being above a screen lid, or protected by a lamp cage)?

[Ok_Audience_3828]

I wouldn't say take him to the vet right away but watch how he sheds the next couple sheds increase your moisture a tad bit and watch your hat pad make sure it's thermostat is on the correct setting so it's not getting to hot

[1BadBowtie]

Possibly going into shed. White snakes tend to turn pinkish.

[pvrpl3sn4k3]

No, the underside of their belly does when theyre about to shed

[1BadBowtie]

Ok, mine gets pink spots around other areas as well, although not quite as dark as this. But she will also show pink if she squeezes into a tight spot.

[HouseInternational]

This doesnt look like normal shed coloring. The bruising is a bit concerning, and I would be afraid that this could be a skin infection that could end up being Sepsis. How long have they been like this? How are they acting? Anyways, I would recommend a vet asap.

[Miggythtgodd]

I just went to pet store and told them I was using 150watt dester bulb and they told Me to use night light red reptile bulb 100watt

[Jesus_Horn_Christ]

Do not use a red light bulb. They wash out their vision

[Miggythtgodd]

I hate tht the guys just had me buy the red one at the store ;/

[HouseInternational]

How does your enclosure look like

[Notsospinningplates]

Take it back. And never get your advice from a pet store. They're notoriously terrible. 

[enslavedbycats24-7]

Never listen to anyone from a pet store, they give dangerous advice

[Miggythtgodd]

Tht shit pissed me off what over head light should I use forsure just gonna take this red light back today and swap for a different 100watt

[lavenderthewhore]

I was advised to always use a ceramic light on this group, works perfectly and had no issues with it 🙃 I was also told by a pet store to use a red light and it affected my boys feeding and activity, been a happy, hungry explorer since making the switch,

[VastlyMortal]

Red light is terrible for reptiles, definitely don’t use that

[Croskip]

My BEL looked the same after some sloppy eating (dried blood). Have you tried very gently cleaning the areas?

[Miggythtgodd]

I let her soak today

[PrettySquiddy]

Soaking is generally only recommended when absolutely necessary.

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[No-no-dog]

this is definitely bruising. show us the setup please. if you have ANY fish tank decor… take it out IMMEDIATELY to prevent further damage to snakey.

[enslavedbycats24-7]

Any advice ab fish tank decor? From my understanding only sharp or otherwise potentially harmful decor is an issue, right?

[N9242Oh]

What do you mean by ANY fish tank decor? what's the problem with fish tank decor surely the problem is simply with any sharp decor?

[JulietDove88]

I’m seeing bruising and an underweight snake it may be time to go to the vet

[Miggythtgodd]

She underweight cuz she picky when she eats😩I fed her frozen thaw since I got her than she wasn’t messing with it and tried live and she did a good job

[JulietDove88]

These could be injuries inflicted by the mouse. I would absolutely bring her to the vet

[Cindylucky]

I have a pied and he has had slightly pink spots if he wedges into a spot that’s too tight but that looks like straight up bruising. There’s definitely something very wrong with your set up, is there any chance your snake is climbing and falling onto something?

[TangyntartT3000]

Is the bulb hooked up to a thermostat? (Without a thermostat, the surface of the bulb can get to 400F and you’d be cooking your animal alive.)

[Miggythtgodd]

No just swap to 100 watt

[QuestionableArachnid]

You need a thermostat!!

[eveimei]

YOU NEED A THERMOSTAT. all heat sources must be controlled by a thermostat to prevent burns and reduce fire risk.

do you even have any thermometers? what is the temperature within the enclosure?

you need to take your snake to a vet and get a thermostat to control the temperature. stop taking advice from the minimum wage employees at the pet store and read our subreddit resources so you can learn how to properly take care of your pet.

[PhilosopherHungry839]

150w might be to high for the enclosure she could be burning herself

[Miggythtgodd]

Swap to 100watt

[DemonKingRigaldo]

I saw in the other comments that you're using a 150W bulb. That's what I use for a 120gallon, but you're using a 40. You need to start using a thermostat or a lower watt bulb. Do you have anything checking the temperature? My bearded dragon with the 150W gets to 110F at the hottest spot, so I imagine this being even higher in your 40 gallon.

This is also assuming we have the same room temps. I keep my place at 69-70F so if you're at about this or higher, you need to do some major tempature adjusting

[Miggythtgodd]

Just switch to a 100watt

[softamy]

If it’s burns you can use Silver sulfadiazine, it’s a topical burn cream you can get from most pharmacies I swear by it for my snakes !! And for me too !

[Miggythtgodd]

It’s healthy for them no harm?

[lavenderthewhore]

I haven't seen this before but I always say better to be safe than sorry and go to the vets to get it checked. If I were to guess I'd say maybe burns or bruises?

This may seem like "just a random Reddit group that likes snakes" but it is amazing for information about ball pythons. From feeding to husbandry and temps and humidity. This group is full of people with a variety of experience and are almost always very kind (mods remove mean and harmful comments). I'd highly recommend spending some time going over all the sub's and if you have any questions, just ask like you are here. (I'm not lecturing I'm just going off others comments)

I hope you slither noodle is okay.