Scale Rot?

[Leviathan94]

Hello there, I have a Brazilian Rainbow Boa that I think is developing scale rot but I'm not quite sure, so I cleaned out the cage and laid down papertowls and im keeping humidity down until I figure out what's going on. The boa's colors have paled and has blue eyes like its ready to shed but I've never seen it look like this before, with some green spots on it's head and nose. If anyone has had and experiences with this before I'd greatly appreciate an opinion.
Thanks all

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[satomi325]

It looks like dry 'skin' to me, not scale rot. Your humidity is too low and rainbow boas need high humidity to thrive.

[Muralis]

Definitely doesn't look like scale rot, either dehydrated skin or stuck shed. Raise the humidity to keep the boa hydrated and to ensure a good upcoming shed, since you did mention he's got signs of pre-shed.

Like the above person said, Rainbow boas need high humidity to thrive. Are you keeping track of humidity levels in his environment? If so, what are they? Do you have a humid box for him with something like sphagnum moss to keep humidity constantly high?

[Bluebonnet Herp]

All I see are stuck head scales.

[Leviathan94]

Definitely doesn't look like scale rot, either dehydrated skin or stuck shed. Raise the humidity to keep the boa hydrated and to ensure a good upcoming shed, since you did mention he's got signs of pre-shed.

Like the above person said, Rainbow boas need high humidity to thrive. Are you keeping track of humidity levels in his environment? If so, what are they? Do you have a humid box for him with something like sphagnum moss to keep humidity constantly high?

Ohhh this makes sense, I kept the humidity around 30-40% sometimes less, I also did a google search on dry scales and it looks the same, just dry flaky scales. The weird color threw me off. So I raised the humidity to 70%. Is it as simple as just raising the humidity? thanks!

[patientz3ro]

Ohhh this makes sense, I kept the humidity around 30-40% sometimes less, I also did a google search on dry scales and it looks the same, just dry flaky scales. The weird color threw me off. So I raised the humidity to 70%. Is it as simple as just raising the humidity? thanks!

Lol! Yep. It usually IS the simple things. Right up until the first time you think it's simple. Then it's going to be some random crap that never even crossed your mind.

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[WmHrbst]

Doesn't look like scale rot to me, more of dry/stuck skin from a shed.

[Saber402]

Definitely a shed issue. The dullness is normal. Both of mine look just like that while in blue. Usually lasts a couple days before they will clear up a bit. Then a couple days later they will shed.

I keep my juvenile BRB at 70 - 80% in the enclosure with a humid hide made from a small shoe box size Sterilite tub full of Sphagnum moss. Keep the moss damp, but not soaking wet, as well. Also make sure you have a water dish large enough for him to completely immerse himself in. I keep my six month old female in 85 -90% humidity.My male will take a soak just before a complete one piece shed.

As bad as his head looks I would secure him in a damp pillow case for a couple hours and let him squirm around. Keep misting the pillow case occasionally, but don't get it too wet.

What do you use for an enclosure? If it has a screen top you need to cover it with either a sheet of plexiglass, or aluminum foil to hold the humidity. Are you using a UTH or overhead dome light? Dome lights will kill any humidity very quickly.

You need to read a BRB Care Sheet ASAP to get a clear understanding of their needs. While more difficult than say a ball python, once you get everything right it isn't hard at all.