Pink stripe on the belly? :(

I just took a look at Levi's belly and saw a thin pink stripe running down the last half of it, to the tail. His belly scales seem a little rough, too. I've only had him for less than 48 hours now... I can't have screwed up this badly yet, right? Could it be scale rot? I'll try to get pictures... so freaked out right now. :tears:

Check out the stickies on shedding. Part of the shedding process is for them to have pink bellies. I don't know if it's the same as what you are describing but it would be worth a peek. Somebody will without a doubt correct me if I'm wrong. I think the shedding sticky is over in the General section.

I understand that scale rot will come from the substrate being too wet. Occasional misting won't or shouldn't do it. So, unless your tank is wet, it's probably something else. But, don't take my word.

really need a picture to tell.

Sorry about how bad it is, it was taken with a cell phone in less than ideal light, but I think you can get the idea.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2940/bellyga4.jpg

looks like your bp will be going through a shed soon!

Seems so! I'd never heard of the whole pink belly phase until I searched for the FAQs when TanyaL mentioned it. I feel kind of silly for panicking, but better safe than sorry. :) Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Indigo

Seems so! I'd never heard of the whole pink belly phase until I searched for the FAQs when TanyaL mentioned it. I feel kind of silly for panicking, but better safe than sorry. :) Thank you!

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Better to panic & ask questions then to think your bp is ok, & then something bad happens.

When I came here back in Dec. I was having issues with my bp, opening mouth, making gasps. He was diagnosed with RI. So I was glad to have asked questions. There are alot of help here, & sticky(pinned) topics to help you.

Great site... Welcome Aboard!! :snake::gj: