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 Posted - 10/04/2008 : 22:26:33
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ok guys a little advice here if you can 
Iv just got Saphy out of her viv and she is looking a little dull on the head an her eyes aren't as vibrant so im guessing she is due to shed soon enough, here's a pic, she's usually very brightly coloured
So now with the questions  , is there anything special i need to add to her viv, damp sponge or something. I have a shedding log for her to rub on is that enough ? Should i use a spray bottle to dampen the walls of the viv or anything like that ?
Also she's due a feed tomorrow should i hold off or try her anyway see if she wants it or not.
Im getting all excited again at the thought of her growing 
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Posted - 10/04/2008 : 22:40:25
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Hi Nick. Yep, sounds like she's due to shed. I generally don't add anything as mine just rubs against his log and has shed in one piece everytime. Snakes are pretty clever and if she thinks its too dry then she'll probably curl up in the water bowl.
Not 100% about the feed....worst case scenario is that she won't feed and you've wasted a mouse (no big deal). I'd be tempted to try feeding...but I'm only talking from my experiences as my corn will eat no matter what (takes after me lol).
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Posted - 11/04/2008 : 04:02:39
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I don't even bother thinking about feeding mine when they are due to shed, I call it 'blue-eye' because their eyes go blue.
Afterwards they'll always have a feed, and at the end of the day, if they go without eating for another 4 days, does that make any odds?
I can't remember where I read it, but somewhere was said:
Imagine putting on a pair of trousers and a jumper that was to tight, along with a blindfold. Would you feel like eating?
Then take off the trousers, top and blindfold, and you'll ravage anything.
She's just having a shed, if you can actually see her do it, then well done it's not often you can see it happen.
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Posted - 11/04/2008 : 08:36:00
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| I`d agree with Kehhlyr to lay of the feed until after and as long as there is something in there to rub on let nature take its course. |
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Posted - 12/04/2008 : 00:14:49
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| totally agree wiv kehhlyr n jonb, i dont even try n feed mine when he's shedin, he use to not shed whole though n wouldnt sit in the water bowl so i got him some moss, keep it in little container wiv a whole, water spray it every day, he is always in it when sheddin n sheds whole now. |
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Posted - 12/04/2008 : 00:26:44
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Mine feeds fine when in blue.
But i guess theres no harm in waiting till hes done.
Post some updated pics when he finishes :D |
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Posted - 12/04/2008 : 19:20:38
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| hi, i always wait too, she'll go crystal clear again just before she sheds then she'll be starving! if mine take more than 5 days from start to finish i give em a luke warm bath, hope you get to see it!! |
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Posted - 12/04/2008 : 22:26:56
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| i give mine a bath when there eyes go clear and normaly they shed in the next couple of days all in one piece |
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Posted - 13/04/2008 : 18:59:20
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Mine shed AGAIN today. The last shed was on 10 March, just 34 days ago. At this rate he will be shedding 10-11 times a year! Guess he is growing quickly.
I did notice he was a bit duller in clour recently but his eyes have never really changed and he certainly has been eating well- he had 2 pinkies just 3 days ago. |
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Posted - 14/04/2008 : 22:51:17
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| Ok so i got Saphy out tonight to check on her and she isn't blue anymore and her eyes are clear again, so I gave her a little bath and then dried her off before putting her away am i to expect her shedding in the next day or so now ?? |
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Posted - 14/04/2008 : 23:08:17
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| usually within 2 days |
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Posted - 15/04/2008 : 23:10:40
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| she is shedding now, but she seems to be struggling with the top of her head, should i leave her too it for a while and interveen later |
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Posted - 15/04/2008 : 23:16:07
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| Ah im just worrying lol, it seems to be moving a bit now lol |
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Posted - 16/04/2008 : 00:18:26
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Well, I guess I had nothing to worry about lol, I sprayed a little water into the viv to moisten the air a little, and she's all done now, came off in one long bit
thanks to all for your help
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Posted - 16/04/2008 : 09:38:15
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| well done to saphy and your very lucky to see it happen, its usually something they do in private. |
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