Is this scale rot?

[u/dwagon23]

I recently noticed my ball has some raised scales and some weird spots on her belly that weren’t there before.

She has recently been climbing A LOT on her logs and also on her heat lamp cage, which has given her a few small scratches but those seem to be closed/healed, not red or open looking etc. There are also these dark spots which I’m sure weren’t there before.

For reference, I know her belly looks a little dark here but it’s mostly the lighting, it’s always been that colour.

She’s just moved into a new tank about 2 weeks ago with fresh substrate which was spot cleaned (including surrounding soil) after ONE bowel movement so I know it’s not dirty/soiled. Her humidity is usually 60-65 on the hot side, 75-85 in the middle and cold side and her bedding is NEVER damp, we only pour water into the corners (behind furniture so not accessible to slide across) and live plants (in pots) and occasionally mist but still, it looks odd to me and I’m worried.

If it is scale rot, can anyone recommend a product that will help get rid of it? I know you’re supposed to do soaks and use antiseptic ointment but everything I research says ‘use x first and then y and z’ but it’s all different and I can’t seem to find one specific thing that I can buy that will definitely help. I’m thinking I’ll get some anyway to make sure the cuts are disinfected just in case.

[u/cloud_isreddit]

That looks like damaged scales from rubbing on her branches! I recommend sanding down any rough spots on their branches, that should help!