My 5-month old ball has recently developed small dark spots on her lower jaw. Basically, the spaces in between the scales have darkened and look sort of...splotchy. She doesn't show any particular sensitivity around her jaw. Her eyes, nose and the rest of her mouth are clear, and her appetite, behavior and breathing are normal. Any idea what this is? Any suggestions?
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dark splotches around mouth
banjomcgraw
Aug 24, 2005 07:55 PM
Replies (3)
leehafley
Aug 25, 2005 12:40 AM
poss. mites??
banjomcgraw
Aug 25, 2005 08:08 AM
I don't think so, unless this is a symptom of mites I hadn't heard of. I've looked her over pretty carefully, and there are no white critters anywhere on her body, and the splotches don't move at all.
Could it be some kind of fungus or something?
leehafley
Aug 25, 2005 03:11 PM
mites come in red,brown,tan,black. what kind of substrate is it on,poss dust?will it wipe or can you spray it with water?
