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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/10/2010 : 16:44:16
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So for almost a week Spot has been very antisocial, shying away (although not aggressive thank goodness) I have been leaving him alone as much as possible, he did feed on Sunday but he wasn't looking his usual beautiful self. It was my guess that he was due to shed and from information on this forum it appeared that I was right. Today he appeared from his hide for a drink and he is fully 'blue'. Out of curiosity and fasdcination after he had his drink I opened the door and he seemed quite calm so I held my hand in so he could have a smell, he remained calm so I did pick him up just so I could check him over, he remained calm and I only had him lifted for about a minute at the most.
Thanks to all those who have posted about their shedding experiences, it has really helped me so far to identify the signs and to not worry. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2010 : 18:28:25
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Sounds like he's a very chilled snake who is not feeling at all threatened by you, even though he can't see you. That's really good. Now you just have to wait for his eyes to clear, his body to look normal again then, hey presto, in no time at all he will shed and be all fresh and shiney!!  |
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
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2010 : 20:05:55
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| Looking forward to it, not just in the hope that I see him shed but also because I've not really had any handling time. Suppose patience is whats needed here, that and regular misting. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2010 : 21:25:27
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Don't overdo the misting. You might be better with a slightly damp moss hide. Most snakes will shed without any aid at all.
If you really wanted to you could still handle him. It isn't a hard and fast 'don't touch' time. It's entirely up to you and how you feel your snake deals with it. Mine carry on as normal and shedding doesn't bother them at all. Try and see how he reacts, you can always put him away if you think he's getting stressed.. |
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
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2010 : 23:49:55
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| Oh I'm not going to go crazy with the misting, just as normal every other day and keep the moss moist every day. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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First shed on its way, Spots in blue.
