I'm wondering if she had some sort of infection there...maybe a low blister that allowed this skin to come off with the shed. But that's a pretty big patch to leave open to further infection, so as I said, "wound care" (antiseptic) asap. Wouldn't hurt to see a vet, I agree- in which case, all our questions are "good practice" for what they'll be asking you.I guarantee she wasn't bitten by a f/t pinkie.
Your sand has dyes added? I'd avoid that, just in case. Nothing but "natural". And she might "like" to burrow in aspen, but get it out of there now- she shouldn't be rubbing aspen into this open wound. Probably not sand either, but ask the vet when you call. Usually snakes with wounds are kept on clean white paper towels while healing for best results.
FYI, something I have seen in the past are shriveled- oddly textured scales caused by a fungal infection of the skin. Never seen it cause this, but might be possible? To clear it, you'd need the right topical medication IF that's what it is from, & you don't want to "guess". You really should get to the bottom of whatever this is.
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