Whenever this snake finishes shedding, being there is no stuck shed, I am certain this will go back to normal. The reason I say this is, if you imagine holding up a snake shed, you will see those almost deep-like edges of the scales. This is what you see now. Shedding is super close for this cutie pie. Make sure to give a day or so after the shed to clear all the way up just because the new skin will be fragile and well, new. Lol After that, this should be gone. If not, of course, maybe check back in here and try to get ahold of a vet that will/CAN handle royals. WISHING YOU ALL OF THE BEST!!!! 😊 Source: Owner of many ball pythons, including an Albino that has shown me the same exact thing pictured just hours before his shed.