ball python with a Very Pink belly

[coffeeortea]

Hi everyone, I just found out today my albino ball python has a really pink belly. so I did some research online and everybody says it might becasue the snake is going to shed soon but my albino ball python has not eaten anything for 2 almost months now. is it too late for shed? thank you for your replys.

[The Serpent Merchant]

There are 2 causes for pink belly, either the snake is about to shed and you need to bump up the humidity or the snake has been burned by a heat source (usually a Under Tank Heater that isn't being regulated by a thermostat)

Pictures will let us tell you which it is.

[coffeeortea]

There are 2 causes for pink belly, either the snake is about to shed and you need to bump up the humidity or the snake has been burned by a heat source (usually a Under Tank Heater that isn't being regulated by a thermostat)

Pictures will let us tell you which it is.

thank you for your help. im pretty sure its not a heat burn since the heater is not hot at all. here is a pic i just took with my phone

[satomi325]

It is most likely due to a shed. All of my snakes' bellies turn pink before a shed.

[coffeeortea]

It is most likely due to a shed. All of my snakes' bellies turn pink before a shed.

Im really worried because he has not eated anything so far

[KrazyKevin]

Like serp said shed or burn my BP gets a really pink belly before shed and soaks alot to during it mostly becuase I have trouble with humidty control

[The Serpent Merchant]

Eating has nothing to do with shedding, they have to shed regardless.

[coffeeortea]

Eating has nothing to do with shedding, they have to shed regardless.

im using a under tank heat pad I bought couple years ago. the hot spot temp is around 80-83.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Looks like Pre-shed pink.

What heat source do you use? And if it's a Under Tank Heater is it regulated?

[DooLittle]

Aww, that babies gonna shed! Make sure your humidity is as close to 70 as you can get, for a nice clean shed. Then be prepared for a very pretty, shiny, hungry snake! . My pastel turns the most vivid pink, its amazing.