Is this normal?

[nicolexdisaster]

Hi, I might be getting a new snake however it has this green marking on it. i was wondering if it was just a part of the coloration or if it was a sign of sickness or if anyone had any ideas on what it is...
Here is a picture...

[AkHerps]

Can you ask them? It might be marker or ink or something like that, some sort of dye?

[JLC]

Looks like a mark from a sharpie or other type of marker pen. I've seen marks like that on beardies and other babies that all look alike in the same clutch....never seen one on a ball python, though.

I don't think it is either natural or a sign of sickness. You might ask whoever you intend to buy the animal from why it has a green mark on it. It'll probably shed off in time.

[smd58]

its got to be a mark the breeder put on it for something, ask him/her

[bsash]

I've never seen it before... I'm going to say that is not normal. It is a nice spider ball python, but I would really look it over to see if anything is wrong with it, also, get a wet paper towel and wipe that green spot if you go and look at it. If the color comes off a little bit, it is most likely color rub off from something.

[Kyle1989]

breeder,s usually mark the male so they don't get it mixed up.

[nicolexdisaster]

I'll ask him tomorrow if it is just a identification mark. I just wanted to make sure it wasnt some deadly illness that would cost me hundreds of dollars once I got the snake. Thanks!