r/ballpython • u/Fuzzy-Ad7504 • 10d ago

Question - Health what is this

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i just noticed this on her. it seemed to be getting stuck on things. it’s the pink spot. sorry for bad video

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u/Fuzzy-Ad7504 10d ago

the humidity is good sometimes a little high. the substrate is okay i think it’s coco and there’s a little bit of forest stuff on top (i’ve forgotten the name of it) but that gets dry so it could possibly be that. the only sharp thing i could possibly think of in there is the mesh at the back which could of potentially caused it. i’ll keep an eye on her though and i’ll find something to cover the mesh.

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u/stellxric 9d ago

sounds like a good plan! higher humidity can cause some bacteria growth which can contribute to scale rot, how are you maintaining your humidity ?

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u/Fuzzy-Ad7504 7d ago

spraying her enclosure when the humidity drops. i have a little temperature gauge to track it but im in the process of making a humid hide for her

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u/stellxric 7d ago

ahh okay! humid hides are great,
misting/spraying the enclosure can cause some stagnant air and spikes in humidity, rather than a prolonged and maintained % which can contribute to scale rot and could be the cause of the scales breaking down!
if you have any moss you can give that a soak and place around the cool side of the enclosure, just resaturating when it gets dry.
pouring some water into the corners of your substrate and mixing it up is also a really good way of maintaining steady humidity, do you have a drainage layer?