Skin issue

Beau Black · 06-11-16, 07:57 AM

Hey everyone,

My jungle has come up with a skin issue. Two grey spots have appeared within his black markings. I thought he had just rolled in poop so I gave the area a gentle wash but they're still there. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

macandchz · 06-18-16, 09:17 AM

it almost looks like a piece of shed. did he shed recently?

Albert Clark · 06-18-16, 10:17 AM

Looks really minor. Are you feeding live or f/t? IMO, i would switch him onto paper towels or unprinted newspaper until i could get a better idea of what it is. Could be a old minor injury that is resolving. WHAT ARE YOUR HUSBANDRY NUMBERS AND HOUSING AND HOW ARE YOU HEATING AND MONITORING THE ENCLOSURE IS KEY.

Beau Black · 06-19-16, 03:55 AM

He shed a few weeks ago. I feed pre killed rats. I checked for mites and didn't find any signs of them and the suspect areas have not changed since I made my original post. I heat and monitor the enclosure with a completely enclosed bulb attached to a thermostat.

**Andy_G** · 06-19-16, 10:27 AM

Looks like a very superficial scrape which can definitely happen from time to time. It'll clear up with the next shed I am fairly certain.

Beau Black · 06-20-16, 08:25 AM

Thanks Andy