Please Help...Never seen this

[iHazSnake]

My new hatchling has this weird thing where his anal glands are always open and he has this very bad stench to him and his tank. Also he has all of these nasty looking wrinckles along his body and some of his scales seemed damaged. Here are some pics but you cant see the wrinkels very well but they are very bad and hes sticky as well. I am an experienced owner... his humidity temps and everything are on par. Im thinking he has gotten sick with some type of parasite or something. Again its very hard to see the scales in these pics.

[redstormlax12]

I think its time for a vet visit.

[iHazSnake]

im actually planning to go right after class... hoping someone new about it its okay hes definatly going to see the vet... i just hope its nothing too serious

[Teresa]

Could it be some type of fungus?

[mpkeelee]

i have never seen or heard of this so im just gonna throw out some ideas here that maybe u havent thought of. scale rot? minor prolapsed rectum? did u try soaking him? did u contact the breeder? infection? im no expert but i agree with the other that a vet visit is needed. it dont look good. good luck. keep us updated

[iHazSnake]

Yes i will def keep you guys updated hopefully the vet can figure this out.. and yes i did try soaking him.. no help

[wolfy-hound]

What sort of heat do you use?

[iHazSnake]

uth, day bulb, night bulb

[WingedWolfPsion]

What sort of thermostat do you use? Have you double-checked your temperatures with a thermometer to make sure it's functioning correctly?

I wonder if those are early-stage burns. They're not stuck shed, are they? Is the cage damp? Skin infections can occur in damp cages.

[BPelizabeth]

Ok...I got my book out and did some research for you. This is what I found....It could indicate a period of heavy breeding (not sure if you are breeding)....or a possible bacterial or protozoan infection.

Either of the last two would certainly require a immediate trip to the vet.

I hope that this helps! Also if you happen to have a sample of poo....I would take that in as well. Put it in the fridge until you can see the vet.

As far as the wrinkles.....is your snake getting ready to shed? If it is an infection it could be causing her to become dehydrated as well.

Ok...well I hope that helps...