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Posted - 11/09/2008 :  18:06:48  Show Profile
my snake has started the shedding process (dulling of the skin etc.) but the problem is that i don't usually feed him whilst he's shedding and do it a day or 2 after, but, unlike the previous times, this would mean he doesn't eat for a bout 2 and a hlf weeks. will he be alright or should i feed him now?

sexychef
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Posted - 11/09/2008 :  18:10:05  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address
my snake shed last night i carry on the same feed pattern as normal if they take it its up to them mine has never refused, you probably have over 5 days before the shed, and i also feed mine straight after the shed if due



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matty18714
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Posted - 11/09/2008 :  18:36:02  Show Profile
Its fine for you to feed your snake now if it will eat but thats up to the snake. Sometimes they just dont want to eat while they are in shed. If you decide not to feed your snake untill it has shed thats fine too. Aslong as the snake isnt very young, it wont do it any harm.

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Posted - 11/09/2008 :  18:47:35  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message
The snake will be fine either way.



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gingerpony
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Posted - 11/09/2008 :  20:55:19  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address
quote:
Originally posted by Blackecho

The snake will be fine either way.


agreed. if it takes a mouse that's fine, if it waits a little longer it won't starve, lol.


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Blackecho
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Posted - 11/09/2008 :  22:15:22  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message
lol - good point.



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saddleninja
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Posted - 12/09/2008 :  07:42:55  Show Profile  Click to see saddleninja's MSN Messenger address  Send saddleninja a Yahoo! Message
he will be fine, some of mine feed when shedding, so if you are worried then try offering one

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Posted - 12/09/2008 :  09:30:58  Show Profile
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my snake has started the shedding process (dulling of the skin etc.) but the problem is that i don't usually feed him whilst he's shedding and do it a day or 2 after, but, unlike the previous times, this would mean he doesn't eat for a bout 2 and a hlf weeks. will he be alright or should i feed him now?



As long as the snake is healthy and of a good size he would be ok. Think about the time a snake is in brumation with only water to drink and no heat.
He`ll be ok.

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PunkAsF82
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Posted - 12/09/2008 :  09:56:30  Show Profile  Visit PunkAsF82's Homepage  Click to see PunkAsF82's MSN Messenger address
tartan's always eaten during her shed, but sometimes she doesnt wanna leave her hide so i have to put the mouse right in ront of her nose.

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