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    Help! Is this the start of scale rot?

    Hey everyone, I was hoping I would never have to post about this, but my orange ghost mysteriously got a discolored spot on her belly and I only noticed today. Is this scale rot? Some information about her:

    -She hasnt been eating consistently since Ive gotten her
    -Shes kept in a 12 quart tub, she is 290 grams
    -Thermostat on the flexwatt, 90-91 on hot side, 79-80 on cool side, always
    -50% humidity or more
    -Newspaper bedding, she has one big hide and a water bowl (cant fit two hides for her)
    -Shes defecated once, in her hide, I didnt notice until morning so she may have been slithering around in it, but when I cleaned up her tub I didnt see anything on her. Probably should have wiped her down though

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    How serious is it guys? Before someone says to apply Neosporin, keep in mind Im in Canada. Does Polysporin work the same way as Neosporin? What do I need to look out for in the ingredients? And should I switch her to paper towels for now? Would this case warrant a vet possibly or will she go back to normal after her next shed if I keep it clean & dry?

    Thanks everyone!
    Last edited by mattchibi; 02-01-2012 at 10:30 PM.
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