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 Posted - 23/02/2009 : 19:51:32
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Hi everyone.
About 6 days ago, I stopped feeding my snake pinkies and gave him 2 fuzzies (which he wolfed down with very little problem). Since then he has pretty much stayed under the kitchen towel/logs in his little cage. I noticed his eyes turn blue and thought he's just getting ready to shred and wasn't unduly concerned. He's obviously been out at some point as there was a bit of a mess in one corner of his cage but he just seemed very inactive. Tonight I thought I've had enough and I'm going to get him out, check he's ok. Anyway, his eyes are black again and it appears that he's shed but I can't find the skin. Is this possible. Can he eat it. There's one part of the cage I've not checked as I don't really want to disturb him until I've spoken to you guys.
Is it usual for them to be so docile? Could I have over-fed him. He's just had a good drink of his water and his tongue was tasting the air while he was out but now he's gone back to his usual spot.
Sorry there's stacks of questions but I'm just a little concerned.
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Tizzy
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Posted - 23/02/2009 : 20:01:03
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Hes had a much bigger meal so is probably thinking 'stick a fork in me, i'm stuffed' you dont feel like going for a jog after a roast dinner do you? As for shedding his eyes will go cloudy for a couple of days then clear again then it can be anything from 2 to 10 days before they shed so he may not have yet. It seams like he's active enough when you get him out so i wouldn't bo to worried.
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matty18714
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Posted - 23/02/2009 : 20:01:43
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Hes probably taking a bit more time to digest his meal.
After they eyes go blue they will go back to normal (with the body remaianing dull). The snake should shed a few days after so its likly he hasnt shed yet. |
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Posted - 23/02/2009 : 20:25:19
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Thanks very much Tizzy & Matty. I didn't realise the eyes went back to black again. I know what you mean about having a big meal I was just getting a bit concerned that he was being too docile. Must say Tizzy, he didn't enjoy it when I tried sticking a fork in him but I've given him your address.
Anyway, feel much happier now.
Thanks again |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 23/02/2009 : 20:43:05
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Originally posted by Ellisethan
Must say Tizzy, he didn't enjoy it when I tried sticking a fork in him but I've given him your address.
Anyway, feel much happier now.
Thanks again
Well i didn't mean literallly!
I'm glad you feeling re-assured anyway  , i tell everyone shedding is much more stressfull for the snake owner than it is for the snake!!! |
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Posted - 23/02/2009 : 20:48:58
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Re-assured indeed.
Just kiddin about giving him your address.
Thanks again |
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