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Sammy G asked in PetsReptiles · 9 years ago

why is my ball python getting spots of red scales?

Owned him for 5 years never been sick now some scales are turning red why what do I do

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  • ?
    Lv 4
    9 years ago
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    It's likely a burn. That or a blister which can be caused by too humid/toodirty conditions.

    You need to keep him clean and put an antiniotic cream without painkiller on it.

    If it gets worse then you need to bring him into a vet.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Burns, blisters, scrapes etc etc I'd bring him to a vet, after five years it's time anyway.

    You'll need to fix whatever was causing it, it may be something in his environment, and probably just keep the wound clean. Maybe daily soaks in dilute betadine. A cream like polybactrin can help. The vet'll tell you~

  • 9 years ago

    It may just be natural but to e safe, I'd call a vet.

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