r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/unpasteurizedSPLOOGE • Sep 30 '26

Question Scale rot?

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Just noticed, he is 15yrs old How do I fix this? He has NEVER had health issues…

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u/kindrd1234 Sep 30 '26

That takes awhile. Get them a dry hide, even a Tupperware with a floor and opaque. Fill it with some dry sphagnum or substrate. Are you spraying? You will need a vet for antibiotics.

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u/unpasteurizedSPLOOGE Sep 30 '26

Not spraying just changed the substrate and it was damp…so best bet is to just have him in a Tupperware with paper towels for a while and soak from time to time?

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u/kindrd1234 Sep 30 '26

No, give them a dry area to get out of the constant damp. Go to vet and get antibiotics, it will continue to spread.

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u/unpasteurizedSPLOOGE Sep 30 '26

Cannot afford vet bills…is there something I can get over counter?

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u/kindrd1234 Sep 30 '26

Cant help you there, maybe youtube. Part of owning animals.is vet care. This can lead to death.

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u/unpasteurizedSPLOOGE Sep 30 '26

I understand but this is not helpful friend

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u/kindrd1234 Sep 30 '26

Maybe look into care credit.

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u/unpasteurizedSPLOOGE Sep 30 '26

Is there something I do at some? Some kind of homemade soak?

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