Newly Adopted might have some scale rot?

[AtomicJok3r]

As this is only my second snake, I just bought her from someone. I was too excited about her when I got her to look her over. Also since this is my first boa, I didn't really think anything of it. But I think she has scale rot in spots, I have read about it and mites. I have ruled out mites, as nothing is falling off like they would nor when I see what I think is the scales coming off in water it's like one or two with no legs. If it is, what can I do to help heal/ get rid of it? I hope imfreaking out over nothing and it's just her color.

[HVani]

Relax, I would say it's just coloring. A lot of boas have freckles

[Sauzo]

I agree, it looks more just like coloring. You mostly find scale rot on bellies as that is the spot that sits on damp substrate 24/7 plus you wont miss it. It will look like reddish sores.

[AtomicJok3r]

Omg that is such a relief. I thought it was individual scales that had rotted and turned black, I didn't know they could have freckles like that. I thought that scale rot was majority on belly, although she is a light pink in some spots, but I thought it might have been because her previous owner did not have her on a thermostat, just heating pad plugged in. But ofc I have fixed that, and have her temps and humidity perfect. She seems happy, loves to explore and be handled that's for sure haha. Thank you for the help guys!

[lunasjy]

Yes, that is what its called the dirty look. Little black spots. All normal morphs of boas have them. I can post a photo of my boa if you want see his black spots to make you feel better, but I promise you, that is just how boas look.

[JoshSloane]

Yeah thats definitely not rot. Boas have highly variable patterning, even within the same genetic morph. If an animal has scale rot you will know. It looks awful.

[gabeindy]

My ball python has these weird orange patches on her belly.some part of her scale look flaky.im almost certain its scale rot.there arent any reptile vets in my area...what do i do?

[JoshSloane]

Call vets near you and ask if they can see him. Even if a vet isn't listed as a reptile specialist they all have training in exotics. You could also ask an exotics vet if they could skype with you to see your snake. Sometimes they can identify and prescribe over the phone.

[Sauzo]

My ball python has these weird orange patches on her belly.some part of her scale look flaky.im almost certain its scale rot.there arent any reptile vets in my area...what do i do?

Start off by switching to paper towels as substrate. Then give betadine bathes and look for a vet. If you don't see improvements in a few days, then its time to set up an appointment with said vet.

[Reinz]

You can see a lot of black freckles on my Boa.