We have a ball python in our classroom here at school, and his bedding hasn't been changed in a little while, and his stomach has turned pink??? I was just wondering what it could be? Some kind of bacteria or infection? thanks...
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QUICK QUESTION???
HRBerry6
Mar 23, 2004 09:19 AM
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BrianSmith
Mar 23, 2004 04:46 PM
It sounds like the begining stages of "belly rot" (the common term). His bedding should be changed immediately and be maintained as relatively "dry" and clean.
>>We have a ball python in our classroom here at school, and his bedding hasn't been changed in a little while, and his stomach has turned pink??? I was just wondering what it could be? Some kind of bacteria or infection? thanks...
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friendoofop
Mar 23, 2004 04:52 PM
First, change the snake's bedding. Then, check the snake's eyes to see if they are blue. Most of them time before a shed, my ball pythons' bellies will turn a solid pink, and after the shed they will clear up to white again. However, if it's a pink spotty/blistering look, belly rot may be the case. Also try posting this in the Ball Python forum for better answers.
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