My little boy Harvey has one small spot on his back and a larger spot (like 5 scales on his belly). Both spots are white. I'm pulling his super scratchy stick until next shed. It has an end that I've seen him going over again and again, and I think that is it. I will trim it and sand it. He does way better when I let him swim in his bin and I give him a washcloth massage followed by a mineral oil massage. He is used to his spa treatment, as his mommy is a massage therapist! Happy snake, happy mommy!