Slit/hole on ball python stomach

I just got this male albino ball python hatchling today and I noticed this small vertical slit/hole on the underside of his belly. It is roughly 2 inches above the tail/cloaca. Havent had snakes for several years but dont ever remember seeing this before. Any ideas?

http://ball-pythons.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=38233

Sorry tried to insert image but its not showing. Not sure why

Horrible picture, but if I had to guess it's the belly button :)

It's where the umbilical cord was attached. As they grow it will become harder to see until eventually you can't see it any more.

belly button! Some take longer to close

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Originally Posted by LGray23

Horrible picture, but if I had to guess it's the belly button :)

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What the cute lady said. :gj: