scale rot?

[della91]

Well I noticed that my BHP's were both looking milky in the eyes so i thought a quick dip would help along the shedding proccess.

As I was handling the male I saw one splotch of discolouration

(if that didnt work the link is http://s535.photobucket.com/albums/ee351/della1991/?action=view&current=jessicasbirthday048.jpg ) It is surrounded by a redish outline which makes me think that there is definatley something not right, and its not just a change of colour on 10 scales (looks to be spreading?)

Is there any treatment i should be doing?
Is a vet visit in order?

It is kept in sanitory conditions, not to humid, with a female (should i seperate till i find out what on earth this is?)

Thanks for any help

Danielle

 

[Barno111]

yes i would definatly be taking him to a vet looking at that picture. I dont know if scale rot can be pasted on. I dont think it can be. But i may be wrong. I would be taking out the female and checking her out and take him to the vets tomorrow!

 

[notechistiger]

I'd wait until he sheds first. Scale rot is typically on the underside of the snake. To me, it just looks like some shed (might just be the photo). If you're worried, put some Betadine on it.

 

[Kersten]

Vet.

 

[Dan19]

What substrate are they on? There hasnt been any spills to make moist substrate in the enclosure lately has there?

 

[della91]

they are on snake aspen - they love to burrow.... i spot clean everyday removing any soiled areas. Replacing the aspen every month (big bag). Its probably been a week...

No spills

 

[Dan19]

I would wait to see how it is after the next shed then, though if it starts getting any worse i would take it to the vet.

 

[inthegrass]

is that the only area that is affected?. maybe a wipe twice a day with betadine, for peace of mind, vet.
cheers

 

[della91]

Yep only area affected... i might wait a couple of days till its shed... I Will purchase some benadine tomorrow and start treatment (detol isnt the same isnt it? Different chemicals, because all i have is that- till 2morow when i buy benadine?). If even another scale becomes darker i'm straight off to the vet with my snake in tow.