question...

[gilbertflores]

Ok this is my 2 1/2 yr old female, she has been shedding fine for the last 3 sheds or so, (actually more but since ive noticed this.) and she has this patch of skin that looks like a scab on her head yet nothing has bit her or cut her head, she is maintained at a steady 60-65% humidity and the temps are fine. also since her last few sheds she has kind of lost pigment??? i was wondering if anyone has experienced this and what did they do about it? she is super active, no visual problems at all and friendly as can be. here are a few pictures of what im talking about. also she has had a patch of off colored skin as if she was injured since day one...she was a wild caught snake and very sickly, ive nursed her to health within the last 2yrs and she is nice and strong, so any information on this is very appreciated.

[gilbertflores]

sorry for the bad pics, and after looking while taking pics, it looks like her scales had been taken off..any ideas...

[skaplan86]

My bp george had the same issue with the top of his head... I think its probably that he was just a bit rough on himself during the shed. It has cleaned up pretty nicely since he did it last shed. I can still tell its there but it doesnt look like a problem. I'd keep an eye on it because when those last scales do come of it may be a bit raw and prone to infection.

BPs are pretty durable snakes and even with a lil scratch or so they will heal right up. just keep an eye out for bad things and let him heal. Should be fine

This is what George looked like a month ago, but now its all healed up and only looks like some slight discoloration

[gilbertflores]

thanx for your input. she seems to be doing just fine, i was just wondering what it was.

[dr del]

Hi,

It's hard to be certain from the pictures but it looks like a piece of retained shed over a wound.

The bit in the middle looks almost like a gouge on the top of her head - are you sure she didn't scarpe it on cage furniture or anything? And the marking on her side is definately a scar.


dr del

[Freakie_frog]

I have to agree with D.

The bit on the head looks like a deep gouge, almost like a rat bite or something of the like. The bit on the side looks like a scar from a burn. I'd be willing to bet your snake was burned at some point.

hope that helps.

[gilbertflores]

yeah she wasnt in the best condition when i first got her from a pet store around town....they have been shut down since then which is awesome. maybe she had hit her head on something im not 100% sure, i clean out there tanks every week and noticed it a few weeks back, but no sign of blood or anything....oh well. she is very healthy and actully just ate about 20-30 mins ago.
thanx for everyones input.