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jfmoore
at Tue Sep 30 17:08:28 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by jfmoore ]
It might be necrotizing dermatitis (“scale rot”) caused by lying in wet, unhygienic conditions. It might be a burn from a too-hot heat source. It could be from something else. From your photo, it appears to be on its way to healing. Topical application of an anti-bacterial ointment certainly wouldn’t hurt, even if it didn't help all that much.
I’d suggest keeping the snake on a plain paper substrate which is kept scrupulously dry and clean. After its next shed it will probably appear completely healed. If it isn’t, or if it gets worse before its next shed, then you should seek a herp-knowledgeable vet’s care.
-Joan
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RE: Is this "scale rot" on ball python belly? - jfmoore, Tue Sep 30 17:08:28 2003