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    Light pink on belly - possible burn?

    Hello,

    I've had my bp since April 12th. His belly has a slight pinkish color to it and I'm not sure if it's anything to worry about. I'm doubting it's a burn because I monitor the temps very closely. The glass over the UTH on the inside of his tank never goes over 92 and the top of the substrate stays 88-90. Checking glass with digital thermometer and surface with IR gun. He's not do for a shed for a few more weeks which is why I'm no considering that.

    Here's some pics I got while my daughter was holding him. Not sure how well the pink will show up it's very light.



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    Could his shed be early? My BP sometimes 'blushes' when he's excited like when its chow time or when I hold him. Is it a constant pink? Is it getting darker? Is it the whole belly or just a single area? Could there be an irritant on his skin- like a cleaner or something with his substrate.

    Everyone says to double check the husbandry but it sounds like thats not an issue. I'm not sure what it could be- I'm just throwing out Ideas. One of the admin may have a better idea.
    Hope all goes well!
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    My piebald does that right before she sheds. It's just a faint pink, not much that you can see. If he sheds in a few days since your temps check out OK I wouldn't worry about it.
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    I can't really see much in that picture, but rosy bellies can be a sign of shedding. Just keep an eye on it.

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    Re: Light pink on belly - possible burn?

    My male normal's belly looks like this a few days before he goes into shed.

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