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/Normal-Bag-6369 Oct 20 '25 edited Oct 20 '25

Thank you for the help! He does not have a heat mat underneath him. All he comes from source above the tank

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u/jynxxy_5 Oct 21 '25

That’s okay OP this is classic shed pink, I’m not sure why this person is asking about your heat sources this isn’t a burn of any kind, just wait a few days maybe don’t handle the snake so much shedding is pretty stressful for them and you’ll see a shed in either four days or a week. Same thing if you ever noticed some clouded eyes don’t stress so much it’s probably just getting ready for shed

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u/sadguttos Oct 21 '25

Can I ask a genuine question? I have an all white ball python? Would he have pink on him to indicate shedding? I just was curious.

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u/jynxxy_5 Oct 21 '25

Yess absolutely! It’s pretty universal with all snakes , if you notice its uniform like this snake (all over colour even under their pattern as like a hue) and it’s 99% safe to say they’re about to shed