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snakes missing scales do they ever grow back

jamieroy27 Jun 25, 2004 10:17 PM

my snake seems to be missing a couple scales on her back do these grow back ever? shes a burmese python?

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LarryF Jun 30, 2004 11:39 PM

Unless it's the result of a deep wound, they will grow back over the next few sheds. There may or may not be a noticable difference afterwards (slightly smaller or offset).

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