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| − | *Tail detaches if not treated in salamanders<ref name=" |
+ | *Tail detaches if not treated in salamanders<ref name="OOTP25"/> |
| + | |treatment = *[[Treatment for scale rot]] (for [[dragon]]s) |
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| − | + | *[[Chilli]] powder (for [[Fire Dwelling Salamander]]s)<ref name="dragonbreeding" /><ref name="OOTP25"/> |
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{{Quote|Bes' go an' rub a bit more chilli powder on them salamanders or their tails'll be hangin' off 'em next.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] on the treatment of scale rot|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}} |
{{Quote|Bes' go an' rub a bit more chilli powder on them salamanders or their tails'll be hangin' off 'em next.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] on the treatment of scale rot|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix}} |
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| − | '''Scale rot''' was a disease that affected [[dragon]]s,<ref name="dragonbreeding" /><ref name=" |
+ | '''Scale rot''' was a disease that affected [[dragon]]s,<ref name="dragonbreeding" /><ref name="GOF20">{{GOF|B|20}}</ref> [[Fire Dwelling Salamander]]s,<ref name="OOTP25">{{OOTP|B|25}}</ref> and possibly other species of reptile as well. |
==Symptoms and treatment== |
==Symptoms and treatment== |
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| − | The symptoms of scale rot were scales taking on a dull, flakey appearance and falling off in large amounts.<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> If left untreated in salamanders it could become severe enough that the tail would detach from the body.<ref name=" |
+ | The symptoms of scale rot were scales taking on a dull, flakey appearance and falling off in large amounts.<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> If left untreated in salamanders it could become severe enough that the tail would detach from the body.<ref name="OOTP25"/> |
| − | For dragons, the treatment was to rub the affected area with a solution of [[salt water]], [[tar]] and [[white spirit]].<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> The treatment for salamanders was to repeatedly rub the affected area with [[chilli]] powder.<ref name=" |
+ | For dragons, the treatment was to rub the affected area with [[Treatment for scale rot|a solution]] of [[salt water]], [[tar]] and [[white spirit]].<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> The treatment for salamanders was to repeatedly rub the affected area with [[chilli]] powder.<ref name="OOTP25"/> |
The effects of scale rot on dragons and its treatment was covered in ''[[Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit]]''.<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> |
The effects of scale rot on dragons and its treatment was covered in ''[[Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit]]''.<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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+ | {{Quote|[[Talon-clipping charm|Talon-clipping]] by charms... treating scale rot... This is no good, this is for nutters like Hagrid who want to keep them healthy...|Harry Potter reading a library book|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}} |
| − | In [[1994]], while searching for information that might help him to face his dragon during the first task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]], [[Harry Potter]] encountered a mention of treating scale rot in a [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Hogwarts Library|library]] book.<ref name=" |
+ | In [[1994]], while searching for information that might help him to face his dragon during the first task of the [[Triwizard Tournament]], [[Harry Potter]] encountered a mention of treating scale rot in a [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] [[Hogwarts Library|library]] book.<ref name="GOF20"/> |
| − | In [[1996]], [[Rubeus Hagrid]] mentioned in passing that he was in the process of treating a couple of salamanders that had scale rot, while also revealing that he was on [[probation]].<ref name=" |
+ | In [[1996]], [[Rubeus Hagrid]] mentioned in passing that he was in the process of treating a couple of salamanders that had scale rot, while also revealing that he was on [[probation]].<ref name="OOTP25" /> |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | *Though only mentioned twice in passing in the [[Harry Potter (book series)|Harry Potter]] books, the scale rot disease is described in detail on a page of notes concerning the book ''[[Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit]]'' that is available on J.K. Rowling's Official Site. The scan of the page is available [ |
+ | *Though only mentioned twice in passing in the [[Harry Potter (book series)|Harry Potter]] books, the scale rot disease is described in detail on a page of notes concerning the book ''[[Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit]]'' that is available on J.K. Rowling's Official Site. The scan of the page is available [[Media:Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit.jpg|here]]. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | *{{GOF}} {{1st Mention}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]'' {{mention}} |
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| + | *{{OOTP}} {{Mention}} |
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| − | *''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'' {{mention}} |
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| + | *{{JKRS}} {{Mention}} |
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| − | *''[[J.K.Rowling Official Site|J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' |
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| + | *{{HM}} {{1st}} |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 16 July 2023
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- "Bes' go an' rub a bit more chilli powder on them salamanders or their tails'll be hangin' off 'em next."
- — Rubeus Hagrid on the treatment of scale rot[src]
Scale rot was a disease that affected dragons,[1][3] Fire Dwelling Salamanders,[2] and possibly other species of reptile as well.
Symptoms and treatment
The symptoms of scale rot were scales taking on a dull, flakey appearance and falling off in large amounts.[1] If left untreated in salamanders it could become severe enough that the tail would detach from the body.[2]
For dragons, the treatment was to rub the affected area with a solution of salt water, tar and white spirit.[1] The treatment for salamanders was to repeatedly rub the affected area with chilli powder.[2]
The effects of scale rot on dragons and its treatment was covered in Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit.[1]
History
- "Talon-clipping by charms... treating scale rot... This is no good, this is for nutters like Hagrid who want to keep them healthy..."
- — Harry Potter reading a library book[src]
In 1994, while searching for information that might help him to face his dragon during the first task of the Triwizard Tournament, Harry Potter encountered a mention of treating scale rot in a Hogwarts library book.[3]
In 1996, Rubeus Hagrid mentioned in passing that he was in the process of treating a couple of salamanders that had scale rot, while also revealing that he was on probation.[2]
Behind the scenes
- Though only mentioned twice in passing in the Harry Potter books, the scale rot disease is described in detail on a page of notes concerning the book Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit that is available on J.K. Rowling's Official Site. The scan of the page is available here.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (First mentioned)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- J. K. Rowling's official site (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (First appearance)
