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scale problems

geraldb Feb 11, 2004 12:31 AM

I have a one year old female albino burm. In places her scales are raised, you can pull them up. If you rub your hand in the opposite direction of the scales they lift up. It's not her whole body. I increased the humidity in the cage. Could it be from rubbing on branches? She has been given ivermection(sp), and there is no sign of mites. Any clue? I have photos but don't know how to put them here.

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toddbecker Feb 11, 2004 12:54 AM

It sounds to me like you are describing a normal occurance that happens when they get a little larger and they spend a lot of time curled up. Tell me if I am right here. The scales stick out in a nice neat row from the back in a line to her belly. There is probably four our five of these locations on her body. This is normal and nothing to worry about. Todd

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