Scale rot?

[zachmorris1092]

We were given a ball python yesterday and I noticed under its belly it had unhealthy looking brown scales. This is only my second snake I’ve owned so I’m unsure what scale rot exactly looks like. I’m 90% sure that’s what this is, but please correct me if I’m wrong? I googled everything I could about it, I read a betadine bath is the way to go treating it if it’s mild. Is this considered a mild case or is this considered a vet trip necessary case? Right now I’m going to continue with the 2x a day betadine bath and Neosporin that I’ve read I should do, but please correct me if I can treat this better or if it’s too far along to not seek professional care.
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0yHm...aLw#Travis_Afb
well my picture didn’t show up, working on the picture upload from my phone

[Bogertophis]

We aren't seeing it, so it's impossible to evaluate your snake...other than avoid Neosporin for anything other than limited temporary first aid of minor injuries, as it has
a petroleum jelly base which can cause scale/shedding issues (bad sheds & scales de-laminating). Betadine is safe to use on snakes, but a better antiseptic is Vetericyn-
Petco & some other pet stores carry it, or you can buy from Amazon. It's a water-based topical antiseptic get that's MADE for use on snakes/reptiles.

[zachmorris1092]

Does the link work for viewing? I’m on my phone trying to load a picture, but it doesn’t seem to be working. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0yHm...aLw#Travis_Afb

[Bogertophis]

Hard to tell what the issue is you're treating...that looks like lots of staining from Betadine. (< a drawback of using it) Any "before" pics?

[zachmorris1092]

Sadly I don’t. We just pulled him out to take a picture though, maybe this one is better. Also behind his head is a worry too. It looks almost like a dirt stain, but I’m assuming it could also be part of the scale rot?
https://share.icloud.com/photos/01Ke...x_Q#Travis_Afb