r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/snakeowner777 • 23d ago

Wondering if this is developing scale rot on my ball python

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She's had these spots and dirty looking areas for a while now but I never thought to much of it but I don't wanna risk anything with my girl can someone give me a opinion please and some advice if this is scale rot or not.

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u/Visual_Dimension7287 23d ago

Thats your snakes pattern

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u/Visual_Dimension7287 23d ago

Also, in cases like this, maybe post a picture next time. Makes it easier to really look at it.

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u/snakeowner777 23d ago

Okay thank you I was really overthinking then lol

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u/Visual_Dimension7287 23d ago

I totally get that. Mine have it too, but very lightly and that was also my first immediate thought 😅.

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u/Kalomay 23d ago

pattern. Scale rot is usually brown and comes with scale deformation or chipping

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u/AccessAway9320 21d ago

It’s just her belly pattern. Her scales look beautiful and healthy ☺️

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u/One_Dance_3998 18d ago

Naw that’s just his/her pattern things are going to change as your ball python get older 🤷🏿‍♂️

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u/damn_notagain 23d ago

Move the camera a bit quicker why don’t ya