| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
misspiggy18
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
 Posted - 09/09/2010 : 19:26:39
|
| just came back from my hols just to find out that vinnie has now shed yahoooo but he has still got some skin on the end of his tail i havegot some moss i was going to put it inthe warm hide and leave it but do i need to wet the moss or something |
2.0.0 corn snakes (Vinnie and Leo)
1.1.0 cats ( jayda and thomas)
 
|
|
|
gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:22:54
|
| should be damp not wet, or you could let him run through a damp cloth while you are holding him. |
 |
 |
|
|
herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:44:50
|
quote:
Originally posted by gmac
should be damp not wet, or you could let him run through a damp cloth while you are holding him.
Do as gmac said and add some damp moss to the viv and let him slither thro' a damp towel as you handle him.
You could also put his water in the warm end to help raise humidity.
Has he retained much? What about the eye caps?
Sure if you follow above advice it will all be ok.  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
|
Edited by - herriotfan on 09/09/2010 20:45:24 |
|
|
|
misspiggy18
Hatchling
United Kingdom
143 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 21:02:44
|
| he has a intact shed complete with eye capsits just a small bit onhis tail not much imgonna leave him 2 days ive only been back frommy hgols for a few hours so my mom fed him this morn |
2.0.0 corn snakes (Vinnie and Leo)
1.1.0 cats ( jayda and thomas)
|
|
|
|
herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 21:17:00
|
| So you can't do the damp towel yet. I'd still add a damp hide and move his water, it will help with the retained shed. Bless him, it can't bother him too much if he fed ok!! |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
|
|
|
|
BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 21:25:18
|
Hey great, told you he would! With a bit of humidity/moisture as advised, it will come off easily.
Hope you had good hols! |
|
|
|
mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:06:43
|
| If its just the tip of his tail he won't get it off himself until he sheds again, personally I use my finger nails to get it off, its quick and easy. Maybe give it a spray with water first, just to soften it up a little. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
|
|
|
|
BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:16:18
|
quote:
Originally posted by mikerichards
If its just the tip of his tail he won't get it off himself until he sheds again, personally I use my finger nails to get it off, its quick and easy. Maybe give it a spray with water first, just to soften it up a little.
That's interesting to know - thought it was me being impatient ... - yeah, I've wet or bathed and then towelled or massaged with fingertips ... corn skin's so soft though, just slides off ... royals - that's a whole different ball game! Does come off with patience and gentleness though. |
|
|
|
mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:20:01
|
Try helping a 9ft boa who's viv looked like the skin had exploded off the body!
It took me ten minutes to get 8 inches of skin off, she was out, that's all she cared about, and damned if she wasn't gonna make the most of it! |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
|
|
|
|
BurnedAtTheStake
Yearling
United Kingdom
915 Posts |
Posted - 10/09/2010 : 23:41:45
|
quote:
Originally posted by mikerichards
Try helping a 9ft boa who's viv looked like the skin had exploded off the body!
It took me ten minutes to get 8 inches of skin off, she was out, that's all she cared about, and damned if she wasn't gonna make the most of it!
LOL - I can only imagine!
Girls just wanna have fun! |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
yay vinnie has shed but !
