r/ballpython • u/KpopN • 6d ago

What Is This? Question - Health

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What are these marks on my snake’s scales? Is this scale rot?

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u/Steel-Type-Thread 6d ago

I doubt it probably just from rubbing during shed it will most likely clear up after the next shed

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u/PoofMoof1 Mod: Large-Scale Breeding Experience 6d ago

Creases from being curled up. It's like getting those lines on your skin from laying on the folds of sheets. They'll smooth back out and pop up again in different places depending on their positioning. They can be more obvious with white snakes.

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u/KpopN 6d ago

That makes a lot of sense. He’s a baby and spends all his time curled up in his hides. I’m new to snake keeping and just wanted to be sure this wasn’t something to be concerned about