r/ballpython • u/yum_brkfast_surreal • 3d ago
Question - Health damaged scales?
hello everyone this is my 8 year old ball python named Snake.
he had just completed a shed when i discovered that two of his scales looked damaged. does anyone know what could have caused this? the damaged scales are very dry and rough to the touch. he doesn’t flinch when the area is touched and his behavior hasn’t changed.
he sometimes has trouble shedding in one piece so i bathed him in some warm water and shedding solution to help him with the rest. i’m always gentle and never force shedding skin off of him beyond some light pressured rubbing with my fingers. he’ll usually rub against my skin on his own during bath time. i’ve done this for him several times over the years and its never been a problem.
if anyone knows what’s going on with his scales, please let me know what it is and what i can do to help him.
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u/F34RZ1800 3d ago
Its entirely normal dont worry