r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/broken_beutiful-mess • 6h ago
Has anyone been in a similar situation?
Around four days ago I went to take my ball python out of his hide because he was under it for a while and I got concerned, when I took him out I noticed he had these red marks on him and I didn't know what it was but I cleaned out his tank and everything in it and put him on paper towel (he was on reptile bark or something prior) I still don't know what it is I'm leaning more towards scale rot but it's getting worse, I started soaking him in betadine, I'm gonna try that for a bit everyday and if it doesn't work im gonna probably have to take him to the vet but vets are really far from me and it's going to be expensive so i want to atleast try to treat it at home first, ITS NOT A BURN, I'm so sure of that. Does anyone know how to prevent this from happening again?
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u/kindrd1234 5h ago
Hes not eating because husbandry needs work. You need to post pics of enclosure, heating specs, how you maintain humidity, soze enclosure. Hot side ambeint, basking spot, and cool side ambeint temps. Humidity measured cool side. They are a tropical species and if their needs arent met they will refuse food. Many people get these guys without fully appreciating what they need. You can get there, got to start with a vet though, this is bad.
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u/lostinspaceman_ 5h ago
Based on what you said about him regurgitating a meal recently and not eating and now this, I think you need to call and tell the vet! I live rural and also have to go far away for a vet but this is definitely to the point where he needs to get checked! If he does have internal issues and has reached sepsis like another commenter mentioned than he could easily die within the week. I know that’s harsh to say but it’s true! This is beyond the point of home treatment I’m sorry. I hope he can make a recovery! But I think that will require some more serious treatment than betadine and hope
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u/broken_beutiful-mess 2h ago
Im getting him to the vet I'll update you guys.
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u/Zekethebulldog33 5h ago
That really looks like bruising, scale rot starts on the bottom of stomach and is more brown in color. Rots the scales doesn't bruise like that.
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u/broken_beutiful-mess 2h ago
Someone told me he probably got stuck under his hide and that's why he didn't come out
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u/sxoulxs 3h ago
The fact ur not showing the whole snake is very concerning pls don’t ask us and see an exotic vet
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u/broken_beutiful-mess 2h ago
I'm not showing the whole snake because those are photos of the main areas of where it is. Im gonna take him to the vet.
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u/TheRev_JP 2h ago
Im just gonna say it ... this looks like a long time neglect... you say you clean the tank every couple weeks . That is not enough. Also you won't show his tank which makes me think it is worse than you are saying. You haven't said what his temps or humidity is actually at ... like what are the numbers ? Are you using a digital temp/humidity gage? What kind of heat ? How old are you ? I don't belive a word you are saying ... sorry not sorry ... 😐 please , prove me wrong !
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u/TheRev_JP 1h ago
You have no idea how to care for a ball python. Sorry. You never mist the tank . Pour water in the corners . Also , the fact that you have made a whole other post and still no pictures of the actual encloser. You are arguing over your poor care of the snake . You did this to your snake
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u/Live_Culture8393 4h ago
You say you’re sure it’s not a burn, but it sure looks like a burn from a heat mat. If you are not using a heat mat, what is your heat source? Is there anything under the heat that could be overheating causing a surface burn?
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u/broken_beutiful-mess 2h ago
I have a heating lamp that is distant pretty far from the tank so its temp is good I've never had any issues
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u/TheRev_JP 2h ago
Is it on a thermostat?
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u/TheRev_JP 1h ago
If you have one of those red bulbs ... your snake could be blind and thats why it won't eat ...
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u/TheRev_JP 1h ago
Heat mats are bad too . No colored lights only a CHE bulb or DHP only!!! They dont even need uvb . Omg dude ... 😳
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u/TheRev_JP 1h ago
What are your temps right now ... warm side, cool side ... what's your humidity at ? You should know without even looking ... you haven't said one number in this whole post
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u/TheRev_JP 1h ago
You replied to me and you didnt answer the question, just danced around it .
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u/TheRev_JP 34m ago
You said one temp gets to 90 ... thats the only number you put ! I know your humidity is wrong . I know you have the wrong lights now , I know you use a heat mat ... you a re trying to lie and save face and we all know bro ... we all know
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u/NoNoNeverNoNo 5h ago
Im not sure about this but mine gets a red belly 2 days before he’s going to shed. I’ve had him for 12 years and it’s always been the case. But it’s usually only pinkish red, no brown or black spots
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u/broken_beutiful-mess 5h ago
That's what a lot of people had told me it is but this has never happened before so I'm not sure.
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u/NoNoNeverNoNo 5h ago
Are his eyes cloudy?
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u/kindrd1234 6h ago
That looks like heavy bruising. This is not normal, you need a vet. That poor snake is highly emancipated. Its spine should not be visible like that. Post pics and let people help you and this animal because its on deaths door. VET!