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MightyMouse Posted - 16/06/2011 : 15:17:48
has snake 2 half months now. was told its about 4.5 - 5years old. its about 4.5 - 5 foot long. before i got it it was getting 1 large mouse each month. ive been giving it a large mouse every 10 to 14 days. i also put it on a mat with stat (instead of 40w buld it had) running about 28-30. The mouse wasnt leaving a bump in his belly so i got it an extra large mouse an fed it 7 days ago.

The usual pattern was feed 2 days sleeping, then gets up for a big poop, stays up for next few days being rather active. this time he went to bed an stayed there for 7 days and counting. been up for a drink a poop then right back to bed. caught sight of his (not sure what sex it is really) eyes yesterday an they look a bit cloudy (but not blue like before his other sheds) an he looks dull again.

he was in blue when we got him 2 months ago an shed that week. after 7 weeks he shed again, 4 week after that(present day)i think he may be going again.

How often do they shed? i didnt think it would be that close together?

Could it be that hes just getting some food now so putting on a bit of weight an getting the skin stretch right?

Might it not be a shed cycle an be somehtin else entirely?

Any input would be gratefully recieved. Thanks.
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tarotpodge Posted - 16/06/2011 : 20:54:37
I would have to agree. Now he is getting a better feeding shedule, he will have regular sheds till he has reached a better weight...poor snake.
MightyMouse Posted - 16/06/2011 : 20:43:13
thanks for the reply. set my mind at rest for tonight. it prob is just another shed now hes becoming a fatty lol
gingerpony Posted - 16/06/2011 : 15:42:45
i'd say he'll prolly just putting on a bit of weight now his circumstances have improved
fed once a month is barely even a maintenance diet!!

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