Black Spots in between scales?

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Hi all. I just noticed black lines in between Hade’s scales on his tail and arm. Was thinking it may be stress because he’s on a car ride. Is this normal?

Set up:
- 40 gal
- T8 10.0 ReptiSun on inside of viv lid
- 150 watt basking bulb
- diet of crickets, dandelion greens and butternut squash
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AHBD

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Hi there, I don't really see what you mean but the can get darker areas if stressed. It sounds like he has a good set up and diet, looks a bit thin though so needs a few more crickets per feeding.
 

Draven88

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From what I see it looks like just spots where he may have gotten himself dirty in betwen cleanings of his enclosure. When mine get dirty like that I use a very soft toothbrush to gently brush it off. I dont see anything that needs to be worried about.
 

colleen1999

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AHBD":3qnsur88 said:
Hi there, I don't really see what you mean but the can get darker areas if stressed. It sounds like he has a good set up and diet, looks a bit thin though so needs a few more crickets per feeding.
Not sure if this is a better photo! Will definitely feed more crickets :)
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colleen1999

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Draven88":3k85eqbp said:
From what I see it looks like just spots where he may have gotten himself dirty in betwen cleanings of his enclosure. When mine get dirty like that I use a very soft toothbrush to gently brush it off. I dont see anything that needs to be worried about.

Here’s a better photo of the black on his foot. Will try the toothbrush method!
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Draven88

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colleen1999":479wb3xa said:
Here’s a better photo of the black on his foot. Will try the toothbrush method!
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Yeah to me that look like his leg is going into shed and a little dirty. With the toothbrush I typically do that when soaking/bathing, but it can also just be a damp brush. If its just dirt is should brush off relatively easily. You do want to go in the direction of the scales as that will make it the least bothersome to them.
 

colleen1999

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AHBD":370nraup said:
Hi there, I don't really see what you mean but the can get darker areas if stressed. It sounds like he has a good set up and diet, looks a bit thin though so needs a few more crickets per feeding.

Some better pics from today!
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colleen1999

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Draven88":cnsdgimb said:
colleen1999":cnsdgimb said:
Here’s a better photo of the black on his foot. Will try the toothbrush method!
109111-9528726423.jpg

Yeah to me that look like his leg is going into shed and a little dirty. With the toothbrush I typically do that when soaking/bathing, but it can also just be a damp brush. If its just dirt is should brush off relatively easily. You do want to go in the direction of the scales as that will make it the least bothersome to them.

Better pics from today :/
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