Mites, Scale Rot, or Bedding?

So I noticed these black spots at the base of my ball pythons tail. I’ve only had her a year and have never encountered mites or scale rot so I don’t know if that’s what I’m looking at. I don’t believe it’s mites because none have fallen on my hand and when I rub these spots nothing comes off. I just noticed this right after her shed and I let her soak in some water. Her bedding is fine coconut fiber/husk and I think it could be that under her scales but thought I’d ask just incase. She’s also a mostly white Super Mojave so I know it’s not markings. Would appreciate any input/guesses/advice :)

Thanks,
Aiden
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Just looks like some embedded substrate (or other contamination*) to me, & should come off with her next shed. Mites move, & would rub off, & this is clearly a pattern under the scales.

*Do you spot clean after she defecates in her cage? Sometimes they manage to crawl thru stuff- & this is suspiciously on her tail too. ;)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Just looks like some embedded substrate (or other contamination*) to me, & should come off with her next shed. Mites move, & would rub off, & this is clearly a pattern under the scales.

*Do you spot clean after she defecates in her cage? Sometimes they manage to crawl thru stuff- & this is suspiciously on her tail too. ;)

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That is exactly what it is! I just cleaned her cage and let her soak so I thought she was completely clean and didn’t even think of that lol. I freaked out for a minute because I thought something was wrong. Thank you!

Oh the "perils" of keeping a white snake, lol...;) (You're not the first- everything shows up, whether it's dirt or minor bruising.)

wow shes Stunning!! never looked into super mohave.. thats a cool look.