strange marks on baby boa

[PureLine Exotics]

can anyone tell me what these could be? he has some dark discolouration's on his skin. he his a snow boa.
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/AmberJad/IMG-20111015-00256.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/AmberJad/IMG-20111015-00254.jpg
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z402/AmberJad/IMG-20111015-00252.jpg

[stephanbakir]

I don't know boas, or the size they are born, but if this is a baby (just out of the mother) it could be a paradox (snow is the same in boas as retics right? albino+anery?)

[PureLine Exotics]

well no, he his a normal snow :) he just looks like he got into some trouble, because it almost looks like tiny little scabs like he scraped himself

[CDN_Blood]

The 3rd image looks like it's 'bruised' itself a little, likely from squeezing in to a very tight spot, which Boas just *love* to do. I wouldn't worry about it too much, it'll probably throw itself into a moult to repair the damage.

When you see loose skin on a snake like in the 2nd image, it's usually a sign that the skin is growing faster than the body it covers. I know it sounds strange, but I've seen it many times and upping the food intake usually solves that rapidly. Just a thought :)

[millertime89]

the one on his face looks like it might be face rub from rubbing up against the inside of the viv. The others do look like previous injuries, not sure what from. Ask the breeder maybe? My thoughts are either live food injuries or he was housed with others and the got into fights.

[PureLine Exotics]

i think your right about the squeezing haha he definitely likes to be crazy hahah, we will try upping the feeding a bit and hopefully he will shed quicker. i am not too worried, as he is still a happy little fella :) one of the best babies ive interacted with :) so i know these minor marks wont hinder him :) thank you for the insight :)

[CDN_Blood]

Nah, they are minor and won't affect the snake other than likely enduring a moult to repair any damage. It's a Boa, so it'll pack itself into many a tight spot over the years. You'll get used to it :)

[PureLine Exotics]

hahaha perfect :) thanks so much