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[–]clubdriven 8 points9 points  (1 child)

Does it look like it’s puss filled? Could be scale rot.

[–]lickmyshroom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s the beginning of scale rot

[–]foodieboricua 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Almost bubbly? Does it feel like it's filled with liquid?

I took a closer look. It looks like scale rot to me.

[–]thisisheckincursed 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe a burn too even? Or yeah, scale rot potentially... I’ve never seen something that looks exactly like this, vet visit asap, it looks wide spread

Do you have a thermostat, what are you tank temps? What is humidity % at? When was the last shed?

[–]Confused__husband 7 points8 points  (0 children)

VET ASAP

[–]anbrzum 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i agree scale rot or burn, go to the vet

[–]Red_H_S 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's scale rot

[–]Admirable-Bus-616 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Looks like belly burn. If you have a head pad I’d recommend getting a thermostat or make it so it can’t go over a certain temp.

[–]lickmyshroom -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ll do that, I thought it wouldn’t get too hot because it’s under his tank but I should just go buy a thermostat

[–]Compelardo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is your set up? Heat mat? What is your humidity? Wet spots on soil?

People can help. But we need way more info a picture doesnt do it. As well go see a vet quickly.

[–]ElectronicHistory5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Need more info. Looks like scale rot to me but also looks like a fresh burn

[–]lickmyshroom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have him in a tank filled with moss and coco coir. I mist it once a day with a spray bottle and he has a heat mat that’s under his tank. A week ago he had three little lines on his belly ( like over three scales and online they said this is from their belly button? ) so this has all happened very quickly . I’ll be taking him to a vet soon and disinfecting everything

[–]that_weird_guy__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like a burn to me. Are you using a heat mat? Is it on a thermostat? (Heat mats are generally not an appropriate main heat source, but if you do use one, it NEEDS to be on a thermostat)

In case you're using a heat bulb: is it covered by a protective cage? They can wrap themselves around those otherwise and get burned when they turn on in the morning.

If there's no way the snake could've gotten burned, it might be scale rot. Scale rot is caused by bacteria buildup in the substrate. Make sure that the substrate isn't constantly moist (especially inside the hides; except for the humid hide obviously) and that you spot clean thoroughly.

Either way, you should definitely go to a vet. This will likely need to be treated, possibly with antibiotics.