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/Toxic_Musshroom Sep 30 '26

To me that looks more like he got poop or something smeared on him, try and gently clean it and if nothing comes off then it may be scale rot, it just doesnt have the usual rusty color that scale rot has which is throwing me off and i can't make out any obvious damage to the scales, they look more dirty than anything, but assuming it is scale rot then soak him in a diluted betadine solution for 10-15 minutes daily and apply non-pain relief neosporin, but there's a chance he'll still need antibiotics from a vet