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| + | |symptoms=*Scales appear dull and flakey<ref name="dragonbreeding">''[[Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit]]'' drawing posted on {{JKRS}} (scan available [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/a/a7/Dragon_Breeding_for_Pleasure_and_Profit.jpg here])</ref> |
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| − | |symptoms=*Scales appear dull and flakey |
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+ | *Large amount of scales fall off<ref name="dragonbreeding" /> |
| + | *Tail detaches if not treated in salamanders<ref name="ootp25">{{OOTP|B|25}}</ref> |
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| − | |treatment=*Rub the affected area with a curative solution |
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| + | |treatment=*[[Treatment for scale rot]] (for [[dragon]]s) |
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| + | *[[Chilli]] powder (for [[Fire Dwelling Salamander|salamanders]]<nowiki>)</nowiki><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}} |
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| + | '''Scale rot''' was a disease that affected [[dragon]]s,<ref name="dragonbreeding" /><ref name="gof20">{{GOF|B|20}}</ref> [[Fire Dwelling Salamander|salamander]]s,<ref name="ootp25" /> and possibly other species of reptile as well. |
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| + | ==Symptoms and treatment== |
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| − | '''Scalerow''' is a disease that affects [[Dragons]]. Some of the symptoms are dry and flakeyness of the dragon's scales, and the shedding of some scales. The treatment includes rubbing the affected area with a solution of salt water, tar and white spirit. |
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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="ootp25" /> |
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| + | 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" /> |
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| + | 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== |
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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 searches for information that could help in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament, but comes up empty.|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}} |
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| + | 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" /> |
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| + | 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" /> |
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==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 [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/a/a7/Dragon_Breeding_for_Pleasure_and_Profit.jpg here]. |
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==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | *{{GOF}} {{Mention}} |
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| − | *''[[J.K. Rowling's Official Site]]'' |
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| + | *{{OOTP}} {{Mention}} |
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| + | *{{JKRS}} |
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| + | ==Notes and references== |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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| + | [[fr:Gale des écailles]] |
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[[Category:Ailments]] |
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Revision as of 00:02, 6 March 2019
- "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] 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 searches for information that could help in the first task of the Triwizard Tournament, but comes up empty.[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 (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)
- J. K. Rowling's official site
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit drawing posted on J. K. Rowling's official site (scan available here)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 25 (The Beetle at Bay)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20 (The First Task)