is this scale rot??

So I have been having some real issues with my humidity. I've tried covering the vent on the cage, but it either drops to low or goes to high. So I'm a little worried I may have been over spraying, and caused this:(:mad::(

Does this look like scale rot?

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Oh if you need more info let me know? If this is scale rot or something else to do with my husbandry I want to fix it!:)

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Originally Posted by slithering_BP

Oh if you need more info let me know? If this is scale rot or something else to do with my husbandry I want to fix it!:)

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It looks like the beginning of scale rot. Get some betadine and make it like a very weak tea and apply it to the snake's belly, or you could soak the snake in the betadine also. What kind of substrate are you using? Scale rot usually happens when the substrate is to wet.

OK where do I get batadine, I would a some from the vet?

I use those bricks of coco husk.

Ok I've done some research. If I can't find it in stores, or on amazon (would have it shipped as fast as possible) is there anything else I can use?
Also how long do I need to use this stuff for?
I know I won't see any improvement till next shed, but should I stop using it before she goes into shed

You should be able to get betadine at Walmart or Target I think.

You can get it at most pharmacies too.

I've checked shoppers, they don't care it. Now I'm gonna go check every pharmacy I can find hahaha. I don't have a target close to me, but if I have to I will go to one.

It may also be called Povidone-iodine. Same chemical, different name if I'm not mistaken.

Ok I've managed to find betadine, after 6 pharmacies. Apparently its not very popular around here. How ever I could only find it in 100ml bottles, and they won't have any till tomorrow.

Will I need more then that? If so I will have to order it on amazon, and get some from the IDA till more order would get here.

Will I need anything else like poly sprain?

That should be enough. It seems like you're looking at a fairly mild case of scale rot so I imagine it won't take too long to knock it out.

You don't need polysporin in addition to the betadine (don't think it'd hurt anything), but if you ever use it, be sure it's the kind without painkiller.

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Originally Posted by DVirginiana

That should be enough. It seems like you're looking at a fairly mild case of scale rot so I imagine it won't take too long to knock it out.

You don't need polysporin in addition to the betadine (don't think it'd hurt anything), but if you ever use it, be sure it's the kind without painkiller.

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Ok I just wanted to make sure, I want to get her well as fast as possible. I will stick with the betadine.

Thanks for the help :D

you can try switch the coco husk to paper towels or newspaper at this moment to prevent further infection from dampness.
keep the humidity at 60%, make sure your snake is not wet always and i think you should be fine :)

Ok thank you, I'll work on that tonight. Im currently keeping it at 50-55%; I'll try to bump it up.

When will I know to stop treating g her ( will it be obvious ), and how often should I treat her.

i think 55% humidity should be fine. no need to bump up the humidity anymore. i'm having the same issue with my yellowbelly bp. she was like that when i got her pretty cheap from the pet store. but more like an injury for mine. she is still recovering now.

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Originally Posted by influence

i think 55% humidity should be fine. no need to bump up the humidity anymore. i'm having the same issue with my yellowbelly bp. she was like that when i got her pretty cheap from the pet store. but more like an injury for mine. she is still recovering now.

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Ok sounds good.:D sorry to hear about that:( glad she's getting better:please::D