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    Question Wrinkled/indented scales on head

    A few months ago, I noticed that the scales on my BP's head looked wrinkled/indented. He's been acting normal and eating fine. He just shed a couple weeks ago, and I was hoping that would clear things up, but the scales still look the same. I had a hard time keeping his humidity level up over the winter, but he's been shedding fine. Any idea what could have caused this? I'm hoping it will go away over time.

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    Here are a couple pictures I came across that look similar:




    The scales on the far right look similar.


    Look at the scales right above the eyes.

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    Have you tried giving him a water soak(with electrolyte water) should help plump up the scales.

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    He is fine. Sometimes scales get scared, just like human skin. Just keep the correct humidity and you'll be fine. No need to soak a snake....ever

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    Re: Wrinkled/indented scales on head

    Do you think his scales will eventually look normal again?

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    Re: Wrinkled/indented scales on head

    Quote Originally Posted by blenderhead View Post
    Do you think his scales will eventually look normal again?
    Like all scars, they will improve with time - but will forever remain

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