ball python has one scale messed up

[clint6969]

i looked at my ball python and one of his ventral or bottom scale it looks chipped or something. i cant send a pic but other than that no signs of scale rot or any strange color thanks for anying replys

[Skittles1101]

Is he close to shedding? I know mine all get kind of crinkley and dry looking scales when they are close to shed time....