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Hello! This is my first post on the forum, apologies for any mistakes. I would like opinions as to if this mark on my BP is the beginning of scale rot or a scab? any other opinions are welcome, thank y'all for the help!


A few weeks ago he did get pinched between a mounted branch and the glass for a few seconds, but this if this is the result of that is has just now...

Some back story. I work for an animal shelter as a kennel tech. Last month we got in 3 ball pythons from an abandonment case. They were abandoned in a shed with no heat or food for over a month. Two of those pythons have since been adopted and I was waiting to adopt the third. The third python was having intermittent wheezing. Her appetite was good and she seemed otherwise healt...

Hey everyone—got any fun ideas for outside‑the‑enclosure exercise or enrichment for boas? When I’m cleaning enclosures, I’d love something better than just sticking them in a bin. Plus it’d be nice to let them stretch out and explore a bit while they’re out. I was thinking about using an old wooden ladder with some netting added, but I’m open to anything. Bonus points if ...

Today when I went to feed him, he got bit, I always supervise and normally prevent that, however it happened very quickly, and when I tried to help, he kept pulling away (which I know is dumb.) I haven't seen any signs of blood, or any sign of a wound, but I don't want to move him and cause him to regurgitate. All my betadine and vetricin has expired, and I can't afford anymore ...