Scale rot potentially?

[Sean44116]

Hello everyone I just joined this site after all the helpful forums I’ve read on here. I’m a newer owner of a pier ball python. I’ve had him for 2 weeks and I’ve noticed some concerning blemishes and marks recently and wanted your guys opinion before proceeding to a vet or anything of the sorts. The pink marks I noticed just last night and was concerned because of how fast they appeared. He’s in shed his eyes are milky blue and scales are also turning a dull blue. The small spot that is brown that worries me more for scale rot is a little rough to the touch. That spot has been there since I bought the snake 2 weeks ago and hasn’t changed at all. Just want to see what you guys think and if there is anything to be concerned about. Thanks everyone I appreciate it!

[Sean44116]

I can’t seem to add the pictures from my camera roll any idea how to do that? I can’t get a URL for them since they are just on my phone

[Sean44116]

[Homebody]

Every blemish shows up on a white snake. If he was a normal, there's no way you'd notice those. Scale rot wouldn't be my first guess. That usually shows up on the belly first since that's the part of the snake that comes in contact with the wet substrate. The pink spot looks like something poked him. Doesn't look like it broke the skin, though. So, I would keep an eye on it, but I wouldn't take him to the vet unless it gets worse.

[Bogertophis]

I'll "second" what Homebody posted. Not to worry. And That's a pretty snek, even in shed.

[Sean44116]

Every blemish shows up on a white snake. If he was a normal, there's no way you'd notice those. Scale rot wouldn't be my first guess. That usually shows up on the belly first since that's the part of the snake that comes in contact with the wet substrate. The pink spot looks like something poked him. Doesn't look like it broke the skin, though. So, I would keep an eye on it, but I wouldn't take him to the vet unless it gets worse.

alright I was kinda thinking the same thing about the pink blemishes he sometimes curls up really tight in his cold hide so maybe he just bumped/scraped against the inside causing it. Any idea on the small brown scale closer to his head? It’s a little rough to the touch comparatively but it’s been the exact same since I bought him 2 weeks ago. No change what so ever I have a picture from the day I got him and that spot is there looking the exact same. Could it just be a scale that is pigmented the same as the brown? Or a damaged scale from shed? I’d assume if it was rot after 2 weeks it would have gotten worse? Thanks again for the reply’s I just wanna make sure he’s all good this is my first snake

[Sean44116]

[Homebody]

Could it just be a scale that is pigmented the same as the brown? Or a damaged scale from shed?

In my opinion, it doesn't look like pigment. It looks like he has a damaged scale or two. I don't know what caused it. I doubt it's scale rot for the reasons already mentioned. Keep an eye on it, but don't worry about it. It'll probably disappear with his upcoming shed.

[Sean44116]

Okay cool I’ll keep a close eye on him and make sure nothing get worse. Hopefully like you said with this upcoming shed he clears up a bit. Thank you guys so much for your inputs I truly appreciate it. The saying on this website is clearly true this is by far the friendliest forums page I’ve ever been to. I’m on quite a bit of forums for multiple things and most people are usually rude and frown upon new comers for not knowing much. So just one more time thanks for alleviating the stress.

[Armiyana]

I have a very high white pied. All she has is a brown mask on her face. And the number of times I've pulled her out of a hide and seen red and pink the last 2 years @_@;;

Sometimes it's just pressure pinching from the way they coil up so tight in places.
They definitely look worse before a shed. Sometimes you'll even see the pink wash with red freckles on the belly just before a shed. That was one that really had me squinting over every little thing in her cage and schedule. It really did look like septicemia but she was absolutely healthy.

If anything, I would do another once over in the habitat just to make sure there's nothing too rough of pointy. After that, just keep humidity on point until they shed. As long as the habitat is clean and they're acting normal, I agree with just waiting and seeing as was said above.