I tried taking a picture of it so I could post it here, but it wouldn't come out. Igor has the tiniest (maybe 1 millimeter and a half in diameter) little whitish/greyish circle with a darker grey circle in the middle on one of his scales on the top of his head. It doesn't seem to hurt him at all, in fact he doesn't seem to notice it. I was just wondering if anyone knew what this could be. :s
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Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a vet?
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
If you mean that dent on the top of the head, that's supposed to be there. I don't know what its called but I think I've heard of it informally called a "third eye" (although its obviously not an eye). But a picture would definitely help the experts diagnose it...
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
It's a dent, it's a little white speck. For some reason, my camera refuses to take a good enough picture for it to show up. I'm just wondering if I should be worried.
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
Take the photo from a further distance away, but on a high resolution, then crop the image to zoom in. Sometimes this is better than trying to take a macro shot.
Without seeing it, it's impossible to help. If you are unable to take a picture and the spot has just appeared, I would see advice from a vet. Pictures speak a thousand words, it might also save you the trouble of a vet visit.
Without seeing it, it's impossible to help. If you are unable to take a picture and the spot has just appeared, I would see advice from a vet. Pictures speak a thousand words, it might also save you the trouble of a vet visit.
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
here it is, directly in the middle of the top of his head.
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
Are you talking about this?
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
Yes, exactly. Please tell me I am a hypochondriac?
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
justyna.ewa wrote:Yes, exactly. Please tell me I am a hypochondriac?
Yes you are a hypochondriac. As explained before, it is the "third eye".
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
I feel stupid, but significantly better. -sweatdrop- Sorry! Thank you!
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
Lol, well, we can all be relieved it's not some fungating cavity! Consider it just another little fact learned!
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
LeaBilby wrote:Lol, well, we can all be relieved it's not some fungating cavity! Consider it just another little fact learned!
I most certainly will.
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Re: Little Greyish/White spot on a scale... Should I see a v
its fascinating, the third eye blue tongues have is called a pineal. it helps them tell whether its day time or night time basically.
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o: Interesting.
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