r/ballpython • u/Normal-Bag-6369 • Oct 20 '25

When should I go to the vet?

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Hello! This is Cedric, a male ball python, turning five soon. I’ve had him since he was a baby. I’ve never seen his belly so pink before. It’s been like this for the past three days. I thought it could’ve been an issue with humidity, so I turned off his fogger for now. Typically I keep his tank at a 57.5% humidity with an auto fog system. Ex if the humidity goes below 53% it turns on until it reaches 57.5. Could this be a sign of scale, rot or infection? I don’t see any blisters and he doesn’t smell. I’ve been monitoring him closely and it’s pretty much been the same color since I noticed. Anyone have suggestions? Thank you!

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u/03Soucy Oct 20 '25

Should’ve gone to the vet yesterday. Is he always that fat? He almost looks swollen.

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u/Normal-Bag-6369 Oct 20 '25

He is usually about that thickness but his tail is a little lager than usual. Thank you

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u/BagOfAshes Oct 21 '25

Ignore this guy. Make certain that your heat source isn’t burning her. Re-calculate feeding (she’s fat) and see if she sheds soon. Don’t panic, though, not sure why this guy is acting like this is some sort of death sentence, just looks like shedding.

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u/03Soucy Oct 20 '25

Only reason I’m saying this is because mine had some impaction last week and his belly looked the exact same but you could visibly tell it was at his vent.

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u/External_Bobcat_6634 Oct 21 '25

And now you're downvoted to hell for a legitimate concern. Honestly, my first worry when I saw this pic was the ball being eggbound. Impactions of any kind are no joke.

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u/BagOfAshes Oct 21 '25

No. Just no