It seems that my Borneo STP's scales are "fraying" (for lack of a better word), as if they have been rubbed the wrong way. This has happened previously prior to sheds (which I believe he may be nearing now), but I've never seen it in any of my other snakes, so I wanted to check with you guys.
He's a Keith McPeek 09 breit, been with me for 9 months, eating and defecating regularly, growing like a weed. Feces seem normal. There was a mite problem and I am continuing to treat his tub with PAM (following the directions closely) monthly.
Setup- 20gal Rubbermaid tub w/ paper towel substrate. Temps are 88* warm side 80* cool side, though they drop a bit at night. Humidity is always within 60-70%, although I have been giving him frequent baths to try to remove his eyecaps from his previous shed (a result of the mites, I believe). He always has fresh water available and a cardboard hide box.
Here's the best picture I can get of his scales.
Look near the bottom, they are literally coming up, though he hasn't lost any and they don't seem to bother him.
I am currently heading out the door for vacation. I don't know how available internet will be, so I apologize in advance for delayed replies.
Thanks much!
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