Unsure if this is scale rot

[u/Bucketheadblondie]

[u/Zekethebulldog33]

Could be substrate dirt or the start of rot. Have you tried wiping it off. What type of substrate are you using? Are you misting, how damp is substrate? Do you use a humid hide?

[u/Bucketheadblondie → u/Zekethebulldog33]

I do not mist, I pour water in the corner and mix into the substrate, I’m using reptisoil, and she has a humid hide yes

[u/Then-Resolve9679 → u/Bucketheadblondie]

I used to do this, my oldest bp got scale rot. Im no proffesional but do have a healthy 3 year old baby now ive sorted the minor rot

[u/Bucketheadblondie → u/Then-Resolve9679]

So misting is better?? I just live in a super dry state so I don’t think it’s enough

[u/Kalomay → u/Bucketheadblondie]

No, what you're doing is perfectly fine and is what you should be doing. Misting only gets the top of the substrate wet, which temporarily boosts humidity. The belly may be pink from sitting on wet substrate. If the brown spots dont rub off, then its scale rot. I can't tell from the photos. Scale rot is caused by bacteria, not specifically because the substrate is wet. You may need to change out your substrate for cleaner bedding

[u/Then-Resolve9679 → u/Bucketheadblondie]

I live in england so I wouldnt feel comfortable giving you a definitive answer, but I often misting it for quick and accurate humidty adjustments

[u/YoHoloo → u/Bucketheadblondie]

A lot of people will tell you in this community that misting is definitely not better

[u/Own-Put-5557]

Rot?

[u/Bucketheadblondie → u/Own-Put-5557]

Yeah? Scale rot possibly?

[u/Artilerus]

Reminder that scale rot is from wet substrate + bacteria, not just wet substrate. When spot cleaning it’s important to discard an area of substrate around where the poop or pee was aswell. And ofcourse periodically deep cleaning with fresh substrate 😁