Hi,

I recently noticed a dark wound on the top of the head of my 9-month-old albino female. I noticed it a couple weeks ago after her last shed. It looks slightly less red, but it hasn't healed as much as I would expect. There's no sign of swelling or discharge, just a scabby-looking hole. Her activity and disposition remain completely normal - lots of nighttime slithering. She has eaten a couple times, but she has also refused a couple times, which is a little unusual for her. Normal pooping and behavior otherwise seems fine.

My question is, what do you think it is? I'm hoping it's not an infection or abscess. I am speculating that she hurt herself trying to shed, although I wouldn't expect a shed wound to be right on top of the head. She eats dead prey, so it's not from a mouse injury. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks for any input.

Brian