i got that snake for his colors, head stamp and 3 paradox patches. i just saw the messy scales. Many members mention the damaged scales but for me its not. i have another snake that i rescue with a heavy burn on the head and the new scales look much thick than normal : that snake got his injury 3 years and a half before and i guess my new boy is not even that old. on the other hand what tessadasexotic mention is very interesting : an hormonal lost of color and the dark patches are showing its color to come back. As i said i waiting clutches from him so i will keep an update.