Need advice with my Ball Python, possible skin problem

[aweve124]

My Ball Python, Jack, shed about 2 weeks ago, but a few days ago I noticed a few scales on top of his head looked patchy and dry. Now they have begun to slightly flake off. He shed completely, so its not a leftover and he's been eating and acting normally. I've only had him for about 3 months now, so Im not sure if this is normal or a possible skin condition. Any help would be appreciated.

[python.princess]

pictures would help to figure out what is going on. are you sure it's not stuck shed?

[MelissaFlipski]

Sounds like stuck shed. Other idea is dehydration - or too dry in the tank? What are the temps and humidity?

[Figure8]

Have you noticed him burrowing at all? My bp used to burrow from time to time and once in a while I would catch him burrowing under his hide. He'd lift up this heavy hide with his face and afterwards I notice some dry/flakey looking scales on his head. I put a decent amount of crumpled up newspaper in his tank and he doesn't seem to burrow at all anymore. I think it was a security issue. Hope this helps

[littleindiangirl]

I've noticed sometimes a few of my BP's will have what looks to be a couple shruken dry scales on the top of their head. At first I worried it was a fungal infection, but it never spread, and went away with the next shed. I don't worry about it now as they get it from time to time, usually right after a shed. Nothing detremental has happened with leaving them be for my snakes. Just up the humidity a little more before the next shed, perhaps you wont see them next time.

[MeMe]

Other idea is dehydration

It doesn't sound too much like dehydration...with that they become WAY less active..less tongue flicking..their bodies look a lil wrinkled.

or too dry in the tank? What are the temps and humidity?

It may be a humidity problem.

Describe your set up please...pictures would be a huge help.

[aweve124]

Thanks for the advice, it hasnt spread or gotten any worse. It might be a scratch or a bump. He's still acting normally, so I'll just wait until the next shed. My setup includes a climbing branch, a hollow rock and a bedding of wood bark chips. I live in Florida, so the humidity is usually pretty high.

[serpents-prey]

i think mine has the same problem take a look at my thread; take a look at this tail. let me know if thats what it looks like

[aweve124]

i think mine has the same problem take a look at my thread; take a look at this tail. let me know if thats what it looks like

I looked at the your thread and mine looks almost exactly the same. It doesn't seem to be a problem, so unless it gets any worse, I wont worry too much.

[serpents-prey]

good to here we hit two birds with one pic so to speak.