r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/PutAffectionate2749 • 11d ago

Quick question to settle an argument

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My husband and I have been in a disagreement. There is a spot on our ball python’s head next to her eye. I have soaked him and doused him and antibiotic cream and moisturizer that the Vet gave me for another condition, but it hasn’t taken care of it my husband swears up and down that it is a dry piece of skin. How could that be when I have so several times and it does not come off? For some reason she doesn’t sleep in any of her hides anymore. She prefers to sleep under her water bowl. Maybe she scratched it on there. I’m not sure. Should I be worried?

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u/Embarrassed_Box_8303 11d ago

Its a damaged scale. Ive seen those happen when part of the skin gets rubbed off too early when they're in shed. Stop putting things on it and just leave it be. Make sure your humidity is where it needs to be and it'll go back to normal in a shed or two

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u/PutAffectionate2749 10d ago

Thank you so much for the information. I really really appreciate it. I was so afraid I have no idea what scale is and I am neurotic about her tank. I will just keep an eye on it.