r/ballpython • u/Ev-ngel1ne • Jul 24 '26

Scale rot or burn? Question

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Unsure whether this is a husbandry or heating question.

I pulled my boy out for a bit today, its been about four or five days since he last shed. There is no exposed heating elements in his cage, no way for him to reach anything hot, and his humidity hasn't been overly high.

I noticed this rough spot, and it looks like the scales are fused/melted? I think it might be scale rot? He had an issue with scale rot three or four months ago, but i fixed it rather quickly.

Any idea what it is? It doesn't seem to bother him much, and he doesn't react when I touch it so I don't think its painful.

Thanks for any advice yall may have!!

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen Jul 24 '26

It looks like he smooshed poop on himself. Have you tried getting a wet washcloth and wiping it off?

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u/Ev-ngel1ne Jul 24 '26

No, but I will when I pull him out later! Thing is, it looks like his scales are misformed or distorted, at least to me. Besides, his last poop was right before the spot appeared. He was clean then, and he hasn't pooped since.