I've noticed over the last week that my ball pythons scales are
kind of lifted up a little in some areas and noticed some light pink/red spots on the under side. The humidity is between 60-70%
He is in a tank by himself. What is going on ? What should I do ?
Any advise would help...
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lifted scales & slight pink belly
dcjketner
Dec 11, 2007 07:35 PM
Replies (5)
kadabraz
Dec 11, 2007 07:50 PM
probably getting ready to shed
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Jeff Stringer
dcjketner
Dec 11, 2007 08:18 PM
Is that pretty common how that happens ? This is my first ball python, i've had him for 2 months. So I don't know. I know my corn snakes don't do that.
royalkreationz
Dec 11, 2007 09:00 PM
That is the only way I can tell my albino is going into shed, alon with a little color fading. You will also notice that when the snake turns his head, his skin will wrinkle up like he is dehydrated, even though he is not. Hope this helps and one bp is the start to owning many.
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Happy Herping,
Jody Barnes
Royal Kreationz
My snakes aren't fat, they're big boned.
dcjketner
Dec 11, 2007 09:03 PM
are some of his scales lifted up ?
JenHarrison
Dec 12, 2007 02:53 AM
Before they turn blue and go into shed, they will get pink bellies and their belly scales will become flaky/rough. Sounds like what is happening to yours -- up the humidity so he sheds well. 
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~* Jen *~
