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Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:51 pm
by Iluvblueys
K so my skink has this crap up under her scales like only a few of them and i don't know what it is i gave her a bath and i think it's scabs or something maybe she didn't shed right i have no clue but it doesn't look good and i cleaned it out so it looks alittle bit better but im not sure what do you guys think it is?
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:14 pm
by Chase
Color? Are they moving? Photos?
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:20 am
by Leigh
We dont have crystal balls, so a photo would help young lady...
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 8:01 am
by Tattoo
Leigh wrote:We dont have crystal balls, so a photo would help young lady...
Hey wait a minute ... I have a crystal ball
more info
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:04 am
by aggiegirl
Up close pictures would definitely help. Also, how long have you had the skink and where is it from? Do you see any small moving objects under the scales?What type of substrate are you using? Do you have other herps and are any of them experiencing the same problem? We'd love to help but we need a bit more info---especially pictures!
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 7:50 pm
by mom22wins
I have a bluey named Sammy too! She's a northern and she's 5 months old. She is a sweetie.
Can you post some pics of her scales where the crust is? I'm wondering if it's mites or maybe dried food stuck under the scale.
Talk to ya soon,
Diane
Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 2:19 pm
by Iluvblueys
Ill post pictures ASAP!
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 8:53 pm
by Bird_Brain
Are the scales raised? If so that is usually an indication of mites (which would explain what you are seeing under the scales). I would get something to treat mites as a precaution. Dont want it to get out of hand if it is.
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:02 pm
by Zach
Iluvblueys wrote:Ill post pictures ASAP!
I love the avatar.
It could be that the animal is a tad dry, thusly is bottom scales are rough and slightly lifted and are picking up pieces of substrate/dirt wherever he goes. Do you have a large waterbowl to help regulate humidity?