Electron Microscope images of BP scales and eyecaps

[zail]

I got a chance to use the electron microscope at work so I used the opportunity to have an indepth look at some shed from my BP - it was pretty fascinating - hope you find them interesting

[OhBalls]

Those are pretty neat! Thanks

[dr del]

Strong work,

Is this one a section through a scale?





dr del

[LadyOhh]

I have an SEM in my lab too...

Didn't even think to play with it that way... Hmmmmm

[zail]

dr del - that pic is the left hand corner of the scale on this pic:



It looks to me like the scale was turned inside out when she shed and that the image you've asked about shows some kind of "tearing" on the inside out edge...

(BTW - how did you get the image to post large in your post?)

LadyOhh - if you've got a couple of spare hours on the SEM I'd totally recommend it - This was the first time I'd used the SEM - lots of downtime on it at the mo as the students are off! Lucky me

[dr del]

Hi,

To get the full sized image in the post use the "Direct Link Code:" in the pop up window when you click the insert picture button ( )

So that it looks like this;

[img]https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/1/0/2/9/s1f.jpg[/IMG]


dr del