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« on: August 02, 2007, 10:31:08 AM » |
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i just have a few questions about scale rot what it looks like and how to cure scale rot im not to sure on if my albino has it but there i some discolor anrond some of the scales. it almost looks as if the skin has streched.
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inked1
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« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2007, 06:23:10 PM » |
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In my experience, scale rot usually starts on the belly scales, and depending upon the color, should be easy to identify. It usually starts out as a sort of brownish color(easy to see on white belly scales) and the scales will actually be sorta slimy. This has been what I have seen at least.
Shaw
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herpivore
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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2007, 09:08:27 PM » |
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Pictures, if you're able to post some, would be infinitely helpful.
Another possibility is that your snake has picked up some coloring from its bedding or environment somehow.
Also, I've noticed occasional random scales will come out a different color/shape/texture after shedding sometimes.
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My ZooBurmese pythons= 1.0 albino 2004(George), 0.1 granite heterozygous for albino green 2005(Ptigeon), 0.1 heterozygous for albino green 2006(Samantha), 0.1 albino green 2006(Andromeda), 0.1 albino granite 2006(Maia)Reticulated pythons= 0.0.22 normals possible heterozygous for albino 2007Malaysian pythons= 0.1 2004 (Barbie), 0.1 2006(Moesha), 2.0 2006(Draco & Lionel)Ball pythons= 1.0 heterozygous for albino 2003(Boo), 0.3 heterozygous for albino 2006(Scout, Spook, & Sparkles)Boa Constrictor= 0.1 Columbian x Hogg Island 2007(Jossie)Boa Constrictor= 1 unsexed and thusly unnamed RTB(watch for developments  )Corn snakes= 1.0 sunglow 2004(Poe), 0.0.17 snow 2007, 0.0.11 amelanistic heterozygous for stripe 2007, 2.2 creamsicle 2007, 0.0.9 heterozygous for ghost, stripe, amelanistic, and 50% heterozygous for albino 2007Leopard Geckos= 0.3 Mack Snow Albino 2007(Jewel, Carrie, & Kellie)0.1 Orange-winged Amazon parrot 1996(Woobie)
0.1 Husky/Labrador? dog 2000(Penny)
0.1 Neolamprologus leleupi Lake Tanganyikan African cichlid 2000(Lily)
0.1 calico cat 1992(Sara)
0.1 Mali Uromastyx lizard 2006(Savannah)assorted rats, rabbits, goldfish, tropical freshwater fish... and never forgetting all those who have gone on ahead...
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herpivore
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« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2007, 07:14:48 PM » |
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Ooh, pretty albino green!
I've had snakes exhibit scales like that - I think it's the opposite of scales that stick out - and I'm guessing it comes from the snake staying coiled up for a while (bending the scales as the snake's body curves).
Sometimes, it means the snake isn't comfortable with the cage conditions (temperature especially) and isn't moving around much. Other times, it's an indication that the snake needs more stimulation (playtime, cage decorations, etc.) or perhaps a larger cage/more area to move around in.
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My ZooBurmese pythons= 1.0 albino 2004(George), 0.1 granite heterozygous for albino green 2005(Ptigeon), 0.1 heterozygous for albino green 2006(Samantha), 0.1 albino green 2006(Andromeda), 0.1 albino granite 2006(Maia)Reticulated pythons= 0.0.22 normals possible heterozygous for albino 2007Malaysian pythons= 0.1 2004 (Barbie), 0.1 2006(Moesha), 2.0 2006(Draco & Lionel)Ball pythons= 1.0 heterozygous for albino 2003(Boo), 0.3 heterozygous for albino 2006(Scout, Spook, & Sparkles)Boa Constrictor= 0.1 Columbian x Hogg Island 2007(Jossie)Boa Constrictor= 1 unsexed and thusly unnamed RTB(watch for developments )Corn snakes= 1.0 sunglow 2004(Poe), 0.0.17 snow 2007, 0.0.11 amelanistic heterozygous for stripe 2007, 2.2 creamsicle 2007, 0.0.9 heterozygous for ghost, stripe, amelanistic, and 50% heterozygous for albino 2007Leopard Geckos= 0.3 Mack Snow Albino 2007(Jewel, Carrie, & Kellie)0.1 Orange-winged Amazon parrot 1996(Woobie)
0.1 Husky/Labrador? dog 2000(Penny)
0.1 Neolamprologus leleupi Lake Tanganyikan African cichlid 2000(Lily)
0.1 calico cat 1992(Sara)
0.1 Mali Uromastyx lizard 2006(Savannah)assorted rats, rabbits, goldfish, tropical freshwater fish... and never forgetting all those who have gone on ahead...
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