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Alika · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 05:46 PM

Is it common for boas to develop creases in their scales from where they most often curl up? By creases, I mean lines of slightly bent scales, not loose skin. If so, is there anything you can do about them, or are they okay?

Dante had a couple in the areas he's most likely to be curled. I think the other snakes I've worked with have had them, but I'm not entirely sure. Any input would be appreciated!

wreckwriter · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Alika

Is it common for boas to develop creases in their scales from where they most often curl up? By creases, I mean lines of slightly bent scales, not loose skin. If so, is there anything you can do about them, or are they okay?
Dante had a couple in the areas he's most likely to be curled. I think the other snakes I've worked with have had them, but I'm not entirely sure. Any input would be appreciated!

There was a thread on this not too long ago. General consensus seemed to be that it is normal.

Alika · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 06:08 PM

Thank you. I will see if I can find that thread.

wreckwriter · #4 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 06:18 PM

I think it was this forum....

Alika · #5 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 06:20 PM

Well if you run across it, I'd love a link; I'm having a bit of trouble finding it myself

That goes for everyone, if anyone knows something.

I'll keep looking.

EDIT: Okay, I found this: http://redtailboa.net/forums/t18218-...es-on-rtb.html

That satisfies me.

Thanks again, WW, for letting me know.

jjmetro · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 09:20 PM

It is absoulutely normal. both of the boas i have had had them. the bigger they get, the more you see them. don't worry about it.

louise · #7 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 09:24 PM

yep chance has then too.

pathfinder36 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 09:32 PM

Some have said that it may be caused by a lack of proper humidity but I disagree. My boas all have perfect humidity in their enclosures. They have a good night time drop as well, so they aren't just stagnant all the time. 3 out of five of my boas have creases to some degree. Why 2 of them don't baffels me, but I'm certain that it's fairly normal for the ones that do.

Alika · #9 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 10:12 PM

Thanks to all of you!

I was pretty sure it wasn't anything to be worried about, but just thought I'd check.

I agree that it's not a humidity issue, since I know my humidity is where it should be, too.

rachel132002 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-28-2005, 10:44 PM

My girl has them but she's been mooching about a lot more lately so seems to be decreasing herself lol might put some shelves in her viv for more insentive!

Rach

RedtailMan1 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-05-2005, 08:11 AM

All of my Boa's and Python's have slight crease's, but none of my Anaconda's do most likley because they tend to stay in the water more than on a hard surface coiled up...

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