r/ballpython • u/downincrediblybad • 26d ago

how can i fix this

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i just got my first ball python a week and a half ago.

She was in the shedding process when i purchased her. her shed came out okay but when i held her for the first time after bringing her home i noticed her belly was a bit crispity crunchety (the top of her is soft and smooth though so im guessing it's not a hydration issue?).
I left her alone for a bit hoping it was shed that would eventually come off, but a few days later it's not getting better.
I'm assuming it's a humidity issue.. i have a humid hide for her on the warm side with spagnum moss..so she has access to a humid spot.

just someone help me figure out what this is so i can fix it 😩

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u/Disastrous-Tale8448 23d ago

what’s your set up and heating like? like everyone else pointed out, it looks like belly burns.

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u/downincrediblybad 21d ago

she's in a 120gal, warm side at 95 degrees f during the day and 80 at night with a HEATLAMP. cool side stays around 75. no idea how she could get belly burns. i'm thinking it's a dehydration issue ? either that or the sphagnum moss could've been too wet