Question: I recently adopted a BP that's had a rough life. He's pretty skinny... very skinny compared to my adult female. He has beautiful coloration, however, lots of yellow and flames, with an extremely clear belly. But there are some scales on his belly that are off-colored. It looks like there's something on them, something the color of rust. It's around the rims of scales, and maybe underneath. These scales also look incredibly dry... under light, the rest of his scales shine while these are very dull. Anyway have an idea? He doesn't seem to favor these areas. But it still worries me. I've tried rinsing him in the bathtub and it won't come off. Let me know what you think... this poor guy's been through hell and I want him to have a good, loving home.

P.S. He was extremely dehydrated, hence the rinsings. Could this be a factor? Are his scales just really dry?