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Can anyone correctly identify mouth rot on a ball python?

md42007 Sep 24, 2004 05:44 PM

i am worried that my ball has mouthrot, does anyone know exactly hat it looks like... what i am noticing is also on her skin below her jaw

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Carmichael Sep 24, 2004 06:41 PM

Mouthrot is typically a term that is used to describe pussy white matter protruding from the mouth; it is, however, this is not technically "rotty" matter and oftentimes incorrectly used when diagnosing this type of condition. If you post some pics it would be helpful, HOWEVER, the ONLY person that should make a definitive diagnosis and subsequent treatment is a quality herp vet. I would be happy to tell you what we do but seeing a vet is better.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

md42007 Sep 26, 2004 10:30 AM

please tell me what you guys do i have had him to the vet twice and am getting really tired of spending all this money for vets
i wouls really appreciate it thanks.
Mike D

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