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My son's ball has developed red lines around the lower rim of some belly scales. Does anyone know what causes this? ..and what to do about it? I think the humidity has been too low lately, and this is being rectified.

I have a pretty good picture of them, but I don't have any space on the web on which to put them. I'd be happy to e-mail the pic to anyone who would like to see it. The pic is only 36k.

Thanks in Advance,
John

His heat matt isnt to high is it ? Im just having a guess, but could be burn or blistering ?

Sounds quite abnormal so probably best to get it to a vet, whatever it is.

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I can't answer your question, but I can let you know that as a member of Kingsnake, you get some free space for hosting pictures. Click on the "Photo Gallery" link near the top of the page and follow the directions for uploading.

Judy
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Are these small marks or long streaks running tail to nose? What third of his body are they located? It could be anything from burns, to blisters caused by the substrate, to blood poisoning. If they're long streaks you need to get the snake to the Vet. a.s.a.p.! This is blood poisoning and it won't be a cheap fix. You can host the pic you have here on the site, so we can get a look at it.

Thanks for responding.
See the pic at the post above called "Reddish marks on scales"
The marks are circled.

You can host the pic you have here on the site, so we can get a look at it.
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