Not sure whats wrong...

Shaddy is a 2 year old(I think) Ball python. He has just finished a shed. Now before the shed i noticed pink on his belly. Yes, yes i know its normal, but this isn't. The scales on the midsection looked brown on the tips and were very dry to the point of flaking. I had just put a heating pad under his tank(on the outside ;0) and thought that might be the cause of the problem. So the shed went ok. He still has what look like sores but its only a single scale..and its brown. Has about 3 of them. Also he still has pinkness on his belly(more on the tail end if anything. I've been using a snake oil called Benson & Sons in hopes that this would help. I just don't know what to do.



Just spent $200+ on a nice new tank, new heating pad and ceramic heat lamp. Also a nice long log for him to hide under.



The temp in his tank is constant 85+ with a baking spot of 90.

The humidity is around high 40's to low 60's.



I fed him 2 large mice on Monday and was going to feed him more on Friday


Please help.

I am not for sure what is wrong by any means, but could you post some pictures so I can learn once it is diagnosed?

yeah.. i'll try to get some pics uploaded in a bit if i can.

Sounds like scale rot .... I would switch to a clean dry bedding like newspaper and see a vet as soon as possible.

-adam

Here are some pics.


http://myspace-966.vo.llnwd.net/0047...74478966_l.jpg




http://myspace-884.vo.llnwd.net/0047...74461884_l.jpg



And if your not sure whats wrong.. you don't have to post.. you don't know whats wrong. Even though i really do appreciate it i really just want to know what i should do.



And thanks Adam i think if i don't get an answer soon i will have to take him in. I was just hoping to avoid all that.

wasn't easy to get that scale pic.

Shaddy, I'm no expert, but that looks like scale rot to me (way to call it Adam!). I see a vet trip in your future.

Going to a vet when you first notice something, will always be the best solution. The cost is minimal if you can nip things in the bud, and that definitely looks like it will require a trip to the vet. Make sure to find a vet that has some snake experience, or better yet find one that specializes in them. :D

Does any one know of a good snake vet in the Orange County Area??

Which Orange County Area? There are a few. here is a ARAV link. Click on your state:
http://www.arav.org/USMembers.htm

Took shaddy to the Vet..found out Shaddy is a girl..and got lots of stuff to make her better. All is well. Thanks for everyones help in this matter.

Always nice when you get that "Surprise!!! It's a girl!!" visit to the vet! :) Congrats on the switch in sex!