Something wrong..

[mischevious21]

So I took out my YB today to play with him and let him get some exercise, when I noticed something very strange- where its normally a nice, gloden yellow on his side by his belly, is purple and grey!! Its mainly by his tail, and hes acting completely normal... Any ideas on what it could be?

[LadyOhh]

Pictures would help

[mischevious21]

Im trying to get a good picture of it.. but my cameras not too good.. Give me about 5 min and I should have a link up to show you..

[Tainted Glory]

Burn from UTH, perhaps?

[mischevious21]

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ent=1-jack.jpg Well this is the best pic I could get.. Hes small and quick so I cant really get him to hold still long enough.. But you cant realy tell in the pic..

[mischevious21]

Burn from UTH, perhaps?

No, Ive seen burns before (not on my snakes personaly, but other) and it doesnt seem like one at all.

[Gooseman]

from what I can make out in the pic, it looks as though he's bruised, possibly from broken ribs, although I cannot be certain. I would get him to a qualified herp vet immediately.

[Kagez28]

i can't see anything...

but if you are that worried about it, take him to a vet.

[mischevious21]

Thanks- yea Ill make him an appointmant...

[SatanicIntention]

Do keep in mind that your female could have easily bitten and constricted him, causing bruising/broken ribs/internal damage. Also, if it had been something like a fungal infection(which it doesn't look to be) your female would also be very susceptible to contracting it.

Housing them separately(except for brief periods for breeding) is very important to their health and well-being. They are not a social species and do not require nor do they appreciate company.