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Abnormal scales

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  • 03-02-2022, 10:06 PM
    tempo36
    Abnormal scales
    Any thoughts on what these little "notches" are? The almost look like missing scales or just a TINY gap between scales. They persist between sheds (or at least I find some after shed)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d31e544bb5.jpg


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  • 03-02-2022, 10:21 PM
    Bogertophis
    Folded scales. The scales are soft enough that when your snake curls up for a while, some scales just get compressed & folded under. Pretty normal, especially on snakes whose scales aren't keeled (or thicker & tougher).

    If you doubt this, just cut out some paper "scales", glue them onto your arm, & fold your elbow for a while. ;)

    Perhaps that's a new career idea for someone? "Snake groomer" -to unfold all those pesky imperfect scales.
  • 03-03-2022, 01:53 AM
    tempo36
    Re: Abnormal scales
    Thanks!


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  • 03-03-2022, 04:33 AM
    Luvyna
    If you gently rub the folded scales they will usually go back to normal :) I see these all the time on my albino BP, I think they are especially visible on light-coloured snakes.
  • 03-03-2022, 09:19 AM
    Malum Argenteum
    Re: Abnormal scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    If you doubt this, just cut out some paper "scales", glue them onto your arm, & fold your elbow for a while. ;)

    Cue a bunch of off topic threads titled 'How do I get glue off my arm?!?!?!'.

    Had to laugh at the visual I got from this comment. Keeper's SO walks into the reptile room, keeper is covered in paper circles and flapping like a chicken. Thanks for that. :)
  • 03-03-2022, 08:50 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Abnormal scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Malum Argenteum View Post
    Cue a bunch of off topic threads titled 'How do I get glue off my arm?!?!?!'.

    Had to laugh at the visual I got from this comment. Keeper's SO walks into the reptile room, keeper is covered in paper circles and flapping like a chicken. Thanks for that. :)

    Sounds like maybe you have some experience with this? :rofl:
  • 03-03-2022, 09:42 PM
    Malum Argenteum
    Re: Abnormal scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Bogertophis View Post
    Sounds like maybe you have some experience with this? :rofl:

    Not yet, but now that I have the idea.... ;)
  • 03-03-2022, 10:06 PM
    Bogertophis
    Re: Abnormal scales
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Malum Argenteum View Post
    Not yet, but now that I have the idea.... ;)

    We'll need video, of course...
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