Do BP head stamps change?

[Neko_snake]

Have you used magnification to look at those scales? Because many snakes do a little head-rubbing & if they happen to scrape their scales enough, the underlying skin is going to be light pinkish-white, so that may (?) be what you're seeing- it's the right place for it- they typically reach way up & rub on the top of their enclosures- especially if that's where the ventilation is too.

Then again, some snakes seem to fade somewhat- in parts of their patterns, so that's possible too. Since yours is a piebald, that makes it even more likely, I'd say.

I have used magnification and I just can't really see anything wrong. Definitely could be me being inexperienced and missing something as well. Either way I figure I'll treat it with a little Vetericyn and see if it improves or gets worse. If he is rubbing against the top of his enclosure, what do I do to stop that? I currently have him in a glass exoterra.

For that photo specifically, it looks like it's most likely from some kind of damage, probably from rubbing. However, yes, snake markings/colours can change slightly over time! My BP didn't have much of a head stamp when he was a baby, but after he grew up, the colours on his head changed a bit and certain markings on the sides of his face that were previously invisible became clear.

My BP has also gotten some mild injuries from head rubbing during the months when he's looking to breed. I treated them with Vetericyn and they healed up well, but the scales where the injuries were previously turned white.

Makes sense that it could be from damage. I have Vetericyn so I'll apply some of that. Thanks for your advice. How do you tell if the scales are injured because I've stared at them for a while and can't figure it out? They look like the normal scales next to it. Also any advice on how to stop him from hurting himself would be appreciated.

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