The warmest side could probably be a few degrees higher (88*- keep under 90*) but I don't think that has anything to do with the "spots".Originally Posted by Harmodious
Hello!
I got this Banana Enchi Butter about three months ago and have noticed some strange spots on his head. Can someone please let me know if it is something I need to worry about? His home is kept at 75 on the cool side and 85 on the hot side with UTH in the middle for a medium side. It is also kept at 55% humidity give or take a few points. The tank is 3 feet long 18 inches wide and 18 inches tall. If there is more info you need please let me know!
thank you!
It appears to me to be some minor damage to the top of his head from rubbing on something- possibly he was too dry when he tried to shed & rubbed too hard? When he's in a shed cycle, it's best to raise the humidity to 65-75% to facilitate the removal of his old skin. Head rubs can also result from just climbing around- some snakes are more restless than others, or try to escape- so double-check cage enclosure for sharp or abrasive areas that he might have been injured by. If this is a tank with a screen top, consider how abrasive the screen top likely is- or if there's a wire mesh cover over a heat source, that too can be very abrasive. A rough screen top can be mitigated by lining the underside with non-abrasive nylon screen material, so he never contacts the rough stuff when he pushes or rubs against it.
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