Missing Scales?

[Luvyna]

I recently noticed that Noodle has some weird dents or missing scales on his neck. I think they only appeared after his shed What causes this and is this a sign of a more serious problem? Will the scales grow back?



There are a few more higher up on his neck too but this picture is a bit worse. I hope you can see them, they are between the two white key markings in the first curve of his neck.

[Bogertophis]

It's nothing to worry about...just a few bent scales, not missing. They should normal out in the next shed, this is sometimes caused by the way the snake
was laying, or by something they rubbed against.

[Luvyna]

Thank you! I'm definitely an overly worried BP mom lol.

Checked on him again today and he has more bent scales in the same location now for some reason I wonder if he's having some wild adventures at night that result in bent scales.

[Bogertophis]

You should definitely ask him...LOL. It's just a snake's version of a "bad hair day".

Try to imagine your arm covered in scales, & then you bend your elbow, so the scales get bent...that's what happens when
snakes curl up...some of their scales bend.

[Luvyna]

Makes sense! Guess he likes to sit all day with his neck curled up lol

[Ax01]

u have a really, really beautiful BP!