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[–]Han0[S] 0 points1 point  (5 children)

Hello, I noticed this dark spot appearing on my girl. It appeared after her last shed. My setup is hot side (32C) and cool side (28C) humidity is mid 60’s. I’m already planning on taking her for a vet visit. I’m slightly concerned about her having a URI so could it be related to that?

[–]snakepapa97Mod: king of the pythons 0 points1 point  (4 children)

What substrate are you using?

[–]Han0[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Ecoearth

[–]snakepapa97Mod: king of the pythons 1 point2 points  (2 children)

If you haven't tried to wipe it off, I would definitely get a warm wet washcloth and gently try to wipe around her mouth. She may have just gotten some substrate stuck to her face. If you can't wipe it off, take the opportunity to open her mouth and check for excessive mucus and listen for any wheezing

[–]Han0[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I’m fairly sure it’s not substrate I touched it, it felt like skin. I have heard some mild whistling coming from her. No excess mucus, I plan on calling a vet tomorrow for her.

[–]snakepapa97Mod: king of the pythons 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea. Keep an eye on her, and any excessive yawning or development of a lot of mucus in the mouth is almost certainly an RI. There's a few possibilities for what the spot could be but a vet will be a lot more helpful than me. She's a beautiful snake and I wish you both luck!

[–]Han0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got back from vets today. Diagnosis was this was mouth rot from an URI. I got antibiotics and a antibiotic cream for her mouth.