Ball Python Mineral Oil Treatment

[mrzthai]

Hello Everyone,

I have a bit of a problem with my Ball Python. She is about two years old and in great health. However, I noticed that the top of her head and a few places along her back directly on the top, the scales looked dry without that nice shiny appearance. I thought it might be a good idea to apply a little mineral oil on the top of her head and down along her spine. I thought the oil wound absorb in and give those scales their healthy shiny look again and hold the the moisture in.

The next morning, I realized that was not a good thing as I saw individual scales all over the cage. I am very worried and hope to get some information here as to why this happen, what to do about it and if there will be any permeant damage. Please help if you can. Thanks!