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| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 17:50:49
Hi i am worrying a little about my girl, had her three weeks and been feeding every five days perfectly, and she has been very active.
She has been a little quiet since monday...she did feed on Tuesday which made me feel a little better, but since her feed she has just been in her hide sleeping, her eyes are not cloudy although her colours do not seem as bright, and i did notice that she was rather grumpy which is totally unlike her.
I have left her alone under her hide, do you think she is going to shed? and if so how long will she hide for?? do i still offer her food?
thanks x |
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| Carson1915 |
Posted - 20/12/2010 : 14:42:28
My girl's eyes went blue so i'm just waiting for the first shed since i got her, she has hidden a bit but seems normal, behaviour is good not a jump with me now, but that could be down to me as i'am handling her confidently when getting her out the tank whereas i was rather jumpy myself before! |
| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 20/12/2010 : 13:45:13
Hey everyone just wanted to let you know,
Amy has shed !!!!
So pleased that everything is normal lol
thanks for all your support again.
xx |
| lrv2307 |
Posted - 18/12/2010 : 04:48:43
quote:
Originally posted by sullysteve
Change in ambient temperature can sometimes make you snake stay snug in a hide.
DONT WORRIE!!
Snakes should be heard and not seen lol!
thanks for the reasurance hun
ive got a moss box ready for her anyway lol
and hers me wanting more, aarrrggg........the stress!!! hahahaha |
| sullysteve |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 23:28:16
Change in ambient temperature can sometimes make you snake stay snug in a hide.
DONT WORRIE!!
Snakes should be heard and not seen lol! |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 21:33:45
I know its hard but try not to worry. She could well be going into shed. I got really concerned when Loki first shed as he was hiding loads so I found where he was in his faun and picked him up. His belly had gone from black/brown chequers to a pale grey so I then knew why.
One thing though,you may not see her eyes go cloudy. Lokis had 3 sheds with me and it was only on the last one that his eyes clouded over. Its totally normal for her to be more active 2 days after feeding. |
| lotabob |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 20:49:41
Spot was from City Reptiles in Belfast, he is Anerytheristic and a lovely chilled out snake. He is really beautifully marked, and my personal favourites are anery.
Snakes do slow down for about 48 hours or so after feeding but immediately after a feed Spot goes in search of a comfy place and it can sometimes take him an hour to settle but once he gets comfy he will barely move at all for 48 hours only reappearing from wherever he has been hiding to drink. He gives a very clear indication he has finished digesting when you walk in the room he is in and immediately get greeted with the familiar smell of snake poo and a smug looking snake watching you from his perch.
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| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 20:38:10
Really!??
Like i say she is really active but less active for two days after feed, shouldnt they be so active then??
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| danbaylis35 |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:57:04
Sounds strange to be active after eating |
| lrv2307 |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:26:27
phew thanks for the reasurance lotabob lol, damn i swear she loves to stress me out
where did you get spot from? i so love his colour, he such a cutie, and im lookin to stress my life even more in the new year with another 1...........or maybe 2 lol |
| lotabob |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:23:55
The whole shedding process can take a few weeks, even after the eyes go blue and then clear again they can stretch out the actual shedding bit for upto 2 weeks but its usually quicker. |
| lrv2307 |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:18:16
oh so glad you posted this message kellyhorslover, my lil girl is about the same, fed her monday, havent seen her out her warm hide since, just caught a glimpse of her tail after having a drink/poop lol
but nothing since, shes not grumpy when i checked on her, just in the 'i dont want to be disturbed' lol
not found any shed skin yet lol, not seen her go blue either, although i thought her eyes were a lil milky the other day |
| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:18:09
thank you for all your support, i just love her so much! she is such a lovely snake very friendly! and i love to have her out daily except the two days after feeding.
But as she is acting different i have just left her alone and i really miss handling her, but seems like she doesnt want to be disturbed.
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| lotabob |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:08:25
My snake will hide for almost a week before the blue eyed stage, the only telltale indication is his belly goes very milky days before his eyes go blue. He doesn't go grumpy but many do and when the eyes are cloudy they will be very jumpy as they are almost completely blind. Like everyone says don't worry, sit back and watch this fascinating process unfold. |
| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 19:05:50
she is six months old and she eats one pinkie every 5 days.
thanks guys. |
| danbaylis35 |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 18:59:26
How old is the snake and what food is she on? |
| sullysteve |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 18:55:24
i echo Kehhlyr |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 18:44:33
quote:
Originally posted by kellyhorselover
.....when do i start to worry?? if she stops eatting??....
You should have no need to start worrying.
If she decides not to take one of her meals then thats all there is to it, so snakes wont eat if they're approaching time to shed. |
| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 18:37:04
lol yeah i know she grew legs and fur!! sadly havent got a pic of my snake yet, but will defo have to take one.
I do worry as she just inst herself.
She had been so active and friendly, and sice monday no seen her at all!
All i can think is she is about to shed....
when do i start to worry?? if she stops eatting??
thanks x |
| sullysteve |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 18:27:26
Maybe she is about to shed. Unless you missed her going blue?
I honestly wouldnt worry Kel. Sounds perfectly normal.
PS Thats a mad looking snake in your sig...lol! |
| kellyhorselover |
Posted - 17/12/2010 : 18:10:47
Hi there, thank s for your reply..
Yes i always leave her for two days after a feed but she is normally still active in her home, and after two days she becomes very active.. i have never seen her to stay in her hide for so long and to be so grunmpy when disturbed.
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