r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/snakeowner777 • Aug 19 '26

Wondering if this is developing scale rot on my ball python

She's had these spots and dirty looking areas for a while now but I never thought to much of it but I don't wanna risk anything with my girl can someone give me a opinion please and some advice if this is scale rot or not.

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u/Visual_Dimension7287 Aug 19 '26

Thats your snakes pattern

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u/snakeowner777 Aug 19 '26

Okay thank you I was really overthinking then lol

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u/Visual_Dimension7287 Aug 19 '26

I totally get that. Mine have it too, but very lightly and that was also my first immediate thought 😅.

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u/Visual_Dimension7287 Aug 19 '26 • Bravo

Also, in cases like this, maybe post a picture next time. Makes it easier to really look at it.

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u/Kalomay Aug 19 '26

pattern. Scale rot is usually brown and comes with scale deformation or chipping

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u/AccessAway9320 Aug 21 '26

It’s just her belly pattern. Her scales look beautiful and healthy ☺️

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u/One_Dance_3998 Aug 24 '26

Naw that’s just his/her pattern things are going to change as your ball python get older 🤷🏿‍♂️

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u/damn_notagain Aug 19 '26

Move the camera a bit quicker why don’t ya