While inspecting my yellow belly today I noticed a small mark near her bottom lip.

I'm inclined to think she got an abrasion from her rat a few days ago and as her grab looked good plus not wanting to stress her after eating by handling her I just hadn't noticed it till today.

Alternatively, i think it could be a rub mark as she recently got bumped up a tub size and may still be feeling a bit out if sorts with the extra space, pushing and what not on the lid.

I really don't even want to think about this last option but I refuse to stick my head in the sand while hoping it goes away just in case it really is rot despite how clean I think I keep our enclosures. I would rather ask and look stupid for doing so than assume I know what's going on and how to handle it.

While I've rinsed the area with clear water, I didn't want to take further steps until the cause was identified so the appropriate action could be taken. I was thinking a dab with betadine would take care of it in the event of 1 or 2.

It is not oozing pus or blood and while annoyed at being held still, did not seem as though the spot bothered her when touched. There are no spots in her mouth that look inflamed or dark, only that spot slightly below her lip. I would greatly appreciate if someone with first hand experience could take a look and verify either yes it is or no it is not mouth rot. The worry is in the not knowing. Once the unknown becomes known, action can be taken.



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