Mites or Normal Markings?

[pigfat]

Can someone please tell me (if you can see it) if these are mites, or just normal black spots on my normal?

[Kinra]

I don't think those are mites. It looks like normal pattern markings to me.

[Redneck_Crow]

Normal pigment.

[Angiebeast]

Agreed, my normal girl has that exact same speckling and color. Shouldn't be anything to worry about That heart shape is too cute btw.

[SinCityBPs]

They do look like normal markings.

If there were mites, you would most likely notice specks moving around on your snake. You could take a slightly damped paper towel and gently wipe the head and upper neck area, and then check out the paper towel. This will help in noticing the specks (potential mites).

[pigfat]

Good to know! I was getting really worried! And yeah, I thought the heart shape was pretty cool too

[dart]

The best way to check for mites is in the eyes. Mites love to hide in the crevice around the eye. Those markings don't look like mites to me

[hondaracer297]

Or you could run your hand down the snake then look at your hand.

[ball python 22]

Looks like regular markings.

[SlitherinSisters]

Agreed, looks normal to me. They get "dirty" as they age, generally.