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boozysuzy Posted - 27/05/2012 : 16:34:00
So, Cornflake has been in blue for a little while and been a bit 'off'. Got her out today as she was due a poo. As she's been a bit off we have just been getting her out but not handling her much so today we got the branch from her viv to hide under.

She then started rubbing her face on it and I noticed a crack on her head. Soon after the skin on her head had peeled right back (both eye caps included) and she continued to shed right in front of us.

We left her to it and it took about 10 minutes. The very end inch of her tail did not come off but we spotted this and had a wet flannel at hand. Two runs through the flannel and it came off.

I never believed that she would shed in front of us! It was amazing and a bit gross at the same time. I feel privileged that she felt comfortable enough to do it in front of us and now that I have seen it once, I know what to expect now. She is such a clever girl and I am so proud of her!
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lupi lou Posted - 28/05/2012 : 20:55:02
depends on the age of the snake and growth rate, 8 sheds about once a month and he's coming up for a year old
boozysuzy Posted - 28/05/2012 : 20:43:59
Not sure really. She shed just before I got her 11 weeks ago.
alib Posted - 28/05/2012 : 20:16:07
hey that cool i seen a few vids on you tube. it is strange how they do it... how often do they shed?
boozysuzy Posted - 28/05/2012 : 20:15:37
Pictures now in photo section of forum!

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coxymk2 Posted - 28/05/2012 : 20:12:52
Seem both of mine shed its brilliant to watch isn't it. Glad it all went well
smart bunny Posted - 27/05/2012 : 19:05:20
That's fab :) I got to see Ember's first shed with us too, couldn't believe it!
Sharks35 Posted - 27/05/2012 : 18:40:24
Figs Posted - 27/05/2012 : 18:38:54
Congrats! Its awesome to watch
lupi lou Posted - 27/05/2012 : 18:12:49
so jealous!! still not manage to see a shed happen yet, missed the corn at work shedding by seconds!!
Roffe Posted - 27/05/2012 : 18:07:29
that is awesome you got to see it!
ScalySituation Posted - 27/05/2012 : 16:36:49
yay!! go cornflake!!!!

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