Quote Originally Posted by 2kdime View Post
Almost reminds me of the beginnings of a burn as that area is more sensitive and usually starts to show signs first.

BUT, the blood tells me something else is going on.

I'd say a vet visit is in order. Though I really don't know what they're going to be able to do for him.

Almost makes me think your inexperienced vet probed him in the wrong direction....??

I'd soak him for a bit and maybe add a LITTLE chlorhexidine to help kill any bacteria that are present.
I don't see any blood, its just very red. I certainly hope it is not burn related... His UTH is plugged into a thermostat. I check his belly heat with an infrared thermometer quite often.