Should I worry about these scales ?

[DarwinBrianT]

This is my little albino Darwin, he has shed 3 times now. The last one was last night, the scales were a bit funny looking before last nights shed and I thought it might look a bit better after a shed but they still don't sit smooth like the rest of them.
I just want to know if its something that will grow out as he grows?


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It it a silly question or just one that can't be answered because only time will tell?

 

[mikey_mike]

My Darwin had similar looking scales last year, also on the top of his head. It took 2 sheds to completely grow out.

Hope yours is the same. Good luck.

 

[DarwinBrianT]

Thanks mate, Do you have before and after pics I could see? The main thing is that its nothing to worry about.
Cheers

 

[mikey_mike]

Thanks mate, Do you have before and after pics I could see? The main thing is that its nothing to worry about.
Cheers

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No after pics, you'll just have to imagine him with perfectly normal scales.
Here's a pic of the scale damage - it didn't actually look this bad - the iphone flash exaggerated it. I took my photo to a very knowledgeable snake keeper & was advised to chill out. I never worked out what caused it & now that it's healed - don't really care.

I imagine it was just some scale damage either immediately before or after a shed when the skin was vulnerable, however if you're worried please don't accept my anecdotal advice, get someone who knows more than I do to have a look.

Hope it all turns out OK.

 

[DarwinBrianT]

Thanks again mate, I'm sure he'll be fine.

Cheers Brian