Strange looking patch on head

[Lori P]

Wayne, Fluffy had something similiar a while back and it turned out to be a few missing scales...



Not sure if it's the same thing, but that's what it reminded me of.

[reptile3]

is fluffy's head better? where the missing scales were?

George decided to curl up on a pair of scissors, so I did want to leave him that way, & tried my best to help him out. Finally did, after an hour of helping him. He rubbed off a few scales... but after 1-2 sheds, you can't tell.

[Lori P]

Yes, everything grew back. :-)

Tell your snakey that running with scissors is bad!!!!!!

[reptile3]

Yes, everything grew back. :-)

Tell your snakey that running with scissors is bad!!!!!!

I will let him know that!!! LOL Mommy, put the scissors where no one can find them, not even George!!

[Aundrea]

Lori and Stephanie you guys are funny!! I remember George doing that. Silly boy.

Lori I love your bp's name. Fluffy LOL That is cute

[guidofatherof5]

After looking at it for a while, I think it is a missing scale that is in the process of growing back. The color of it is very close to the others and it appears to be staying it the bounderies of that scales location. I think time will color it like the others. Just my thoughts. Great looking snake.

[adamanteus]

I'm inclined to think it is a scale which has failed to slough an old skin.

[infernalis]

However insightful that may seem James, I would rather wait for the next shed and see.

I'd hate to pick at it only to find it is a scale healing.

Thanks Guido, Several babies from that litter have the same colorings.

Most of the little ones were "normal" looking, olive colored, etc.

A small few have that orangish bronze color, quite attractive I think.

[Snake lover 3-25]

sooty's grew back fine too and hers was the exact same looking think.... but it was on the tip of her nose

[infernalis]

Could it be left over from a shed? What does it feel like? From the side of that scale does it seem elavated? How is the snake dealing with it? Does it rub its head in that area? Does it seem irratating to the snake? Have you done anything for it yet? Maybe some neosporin. Best yet have a vet check it out. Best of luck with the little one.

Wow, that sounds EXACTLY like something I would say (insert Rod Serling commentary here)

I use Silvadine SSD ointment, My vet prescribes it for anything that may get or is already infected, this stuff is so potent humans need a prescription to obtain it.

The snake behaves normal, does not seem to be in any discomfort..

I agree with your second observation, Looks like a scale came off during the last shed, and it is healing over..