Red stuff inbetween scales around mouth on my Ball Python.
I just now noticed this today and can't tell whether it is harmful to my BP or not. I think it is blood from feeding, or maybe he nicked his lip when he yawned. If anyone knows please help, thanks. :bow:
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1283823815
Re: Red stuff inbetween scales around mouth on my Ball Python.
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Originally Posted by
llovelace
The pic needs better light
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1283828689
I tried my best with Photoshop to fix the same picture, It is very difficult trying to get him not to move and I don't want to force it, but the spot I am talking about is on the lower lip below the eye. See how it is different from the top, the dark edges of the scales really scares me.
Re: Red stuff inbetween scales around mouth on my Ball Python.
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Originally Posted by
llovelace
Do a mouth check (using a Q-tip) to make sure there isn't a splinter lodged in it's gum.
I'll give his mouth a look, but I don't use aspen or any wood like bedding so I don't think it could be a splinter.
Re: Red stuff inbetween scales around mouth on my Ball Python.
do you feed live? if so it could possibly be blood from the mouse/rat.... try giving him a bath and see if it comes off.... if not than deffinatly do a mouth check....
Re: Red stuff inbetween scales around mouth on my Ball Python.
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Originally Posted by
Mrgbb
do you feed live? if so it could possibly be blood from the mouse/rat.... try giving him a bath and see if it comes off.... if not than deffinatly do a mouth check....
No I fed him a fairly large F/T last time it might have stretched his mouth a little too much.
Re: Red stuff inbetween scales around mouth on my Ball Python.
it would have to be really really large for that to happen i mean like 3-4 times the widest part of its body...... what are you useing as bedding? or while doing a mouth check see if maybe he lost a tooth and maybe it bled a little.....
goodluck..
