Are these scales normal on my ball python?

Question

When I first got the snake, I was told those scales would look right after a few sheds. It might just be me but I think there are a few more than when I first got him. Are these normal? and will they go away with sheds?

Here are the images

1)http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrichardson/2651535794/sizes/l/

2)http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanrichardson/2651533472/sizes/l/in/photostream/

Thank you

Answer 1

i do not know about the scales but that is a cool looking snake. :)

Answer 2

those arent scars are they?

Answer 3

yes, they're normal. i see that all the time, and they should go away after you snake sheds a couple times.

Answer 4

my snake had those two but after a couple of sheds it went away