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  • 08-13-2015, 11:12 PM
    XXXO
    What is this?
    I have no idea what this is. I gave him a quick bath to see if it will come off, but nope.
    Not sure if this is normal... or could there be something wrong with his scales?

    I started using unprinted newspaper as substrate recently almost a month now.
    I clean his tank regularly.
    There are no decorations in there.
    His hides/waterbowl are plastic.
    Other than the those necessities, there aren't anything else in his tank.
    His temperatures on the left side of the tank are usually in the mid-70s F... (75-78).
    The right side of his tank fluctuates from 85-90 F.
    Humidity stays in the 50s, (unless he sheds).
    I have 2 thermometers and 2 hygrometers.
    One of each are electrical (battery operated).

    This is my first and only ball python; I'd appreciate if sarcasm or harsh judgement weren't applied in the responses.
    I already feel guilty as is :( :confusd: ...

    Thanks in advance.

    http://s16.postimg.org/s9fpp3bd1/20150813_205528.jpg
  • 08-13-2015, 11:56 PM
    Bigfish1975
    Not sure I'm seeing anything. Are you talking about the black speckling?
  • 08-14-2015, 12:35 AM
    XXXO
    Re: What is this?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bigfish1975 View Post
    Not sure I'm seeing anything. Are you talking about the black speckling?

    Sorry; Yes. Those dark smudges/dots on his a few of his scales.
  • 08-14-2015, 12:45 AM
    JoshSloane
    Normal. Don't worry.
  • 08-14-2015, 12:46 AM
    skatefastdieyoung
    It looks to be either natural coloration or newspaper that got onto him before you switched. Has he shed since the switch to unprinted newspaper?
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