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| boost-boy74 |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 12:39:33
hi all,
just handled my corn for the first time, what an amazing feeling
his eyes have gone blue i have noticed, how long will he take to shed? do i not handle when he is in shed? just need a little advice please - cheers simon |
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| boost-boy74 |
Posted - 07/07/2010 : 08:47:16
will do |
| Kellog |
Posted - 07/07/2010 : 03:40:37
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Originally posted by boost-boy74
many thanks judith - much appreciated info
No thanks necessary Simon....that is what the forum is here for, to help out and give you the info you need .
Just remember that we will want pics of him once he has shed and is all bright and shiny  !!
xxx
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| boost-boy74 |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 08:36:59
many thanks judith - much appreciated info |
| Kellog |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 04:53:38
Am glad that your snake seems so laid back Simon....and that you are heading into your first shed with him!
It is a personal choice I think about handling and feeding during the period of them going blue and shedding. To my thinking they are very vulnerable at this time as their eyesight is compromised, so in the wild they would be hidden away....not out looking for food. I also know that missing one meal isnt going to make any difference. BUT this is only my personal choice and I know lots of members do feed their snakes during this time - and some snakes will feed while blue but others wont. I also don’t handle during this time, even once their eyes have cleared (probably the hardest time for me as I get withdrawal symptoms from not having my snake time  !!). Even once their eyes have cleared they are partially blind and I want to avoid as much stress for them as possible.
Hillzi has filled you in on how long his eyes should stay blue and the fact that they will then go clear for a few days before he sheds....although the timing differs with every snake.
What you need to look out for then is him being a bit more active, then rubbing his head along the sides of his viv, hide, any branches, etc. This happens because he is trying to loosen the shed from around his jaw....and once that has loosened then it can happen very quickly! But be warned....I am convinced there is a corn-conspiracy ! They seem to wait until their owners leave the room and then slip out of their old skin and slither round quite happily in their new bright colours showing them off when their owners return to the room....with their old skin lying forlorn in the corner . Seriously though, a lot of corns shed at night and I know a number of members havent had the chance to see their corns shed....despite keeping them for a number of years. So I really do hope you get lucky and get to see your corn shed.
What is vital once he has shed is checking the shed skin for the eye caps and tail tip....as if these are retained they can cause problems. If the shed is not a clean one then you know where you can come for help.
xxx
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| herriotfan |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 19:44:58
It varies from snake to snake if they like being handled or not. My Sidney is happy to come out anytime in the blue or not. Sounds like yours if rather laid back too so you probably won't have a problem with handling. |
| n/a |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 18:38:46
you'll know if the like being handled when in blue by their actions. it will be very obvious and a little painful possibly but you'll know lol |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 15:29:14
Venom doesn't mind me handling but my other 3 do, they try and thrash about if they don't want to come out. I would just go on the snakes preference. |
| boost-boy74 |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 13:51:25
she does not seem to mind me handling her only for 10mins or so, she seems very laid back |
| hillzi |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 13:43:35
I get mine out if i so desire, but they do let me know if they dont wanna play the game. |
| elament |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 13:03:12
while their eyes are in blue and until they shed their eyesight is impared so some may be more defensive than usual as they cannot see properly. I personally avoid handling (or keep it to a minimum) when my two are shedding as I think its better for them but its personal preference really. |
| boost-boy74 |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 12:50:40
thanks - do i not handle while in blue? she did not seem to mind? |
| hillzi |
Posted - 03/07/2010 : 12:43:01
about 4 days mate, the eyes will clear in about a day, to 2, then 2 days or over to actually shed.
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But it can differ between snakes, some take a long time upto a week, some take a few days. |
