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Is this Normal?? Please advice, newbie here.

gunslinger007 Apr 22, 2005 10:00 PM

I just recently bought a beautiful 6 month old bp a couple weeks ago. What im concerned is that when i handle it at some part of its
belly it feels wierd. I dont know how to explain it, but at some places it feels like some small spikes are poking out. i cant really see it but i feel it, in it only feels poky if you rub it at a certain angle. Is this normal, or is something wrong??

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serpentcity Apr 22, 2005 10:45 PM

...sounds like your BP has a couple "tweaked" belly scutes, ie the outer keratin layer of the scale may have lifted and bent, forming your 'spikes'...nothing to worry about...they'll be repaired in the next shed...

sjm

gunslinger007 Apr 22, 2005 10:54 PM

Thx, for the info I feel alot better. Ill keep my eyes open.

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