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debbiedaiquiri
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/12/2010 : 17:48:47
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I have only had my snake for 2 weeks and she started shedding friday last week. Her skin looks really loose and flakes are sticking up. i found some skin in her tank 2 days ago which seems to have come off her head.
There seems to be no more progress though and when i hold her it seems like she is having trouble moving and is all disorientated.
I have raised the temp in the tank and misted it but doesn't seem to be helping.
As it is the first time i have kept a snake and this is the first time she has shed i'm starting to worry 
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/12/2010 : 18:02:46
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firstly you dont need to raise the temps.
Have a look at the sticky, I suggest you put in a moist hide for a day or 2 see if your snake can get it off for itself.
If this doesnt work, take a rub and fill it, to a max depth of /4 of your snakes thickness, with warm water, the temp should be about 29 deg C, and let your snake have a bath. Take your snake out and let it run itself through a towel, this should clear the remainder of the shed.
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debbiedaiquiri
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/12/2010 : 18:11:33
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| thankyou for your help - what do you mean by the sticky though? sorry i am new to this site! |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/12/2010 : 18:26:52
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I agree with the others. And a sticky is a thread about an important topic, so the stickies are always at the top of all of the different sub-forums/sections in the site. For example, in General Keeping Information, there is a sticky about setting up your first hatchling, I dont remember the exact name, but it is something like Hatchling Setup - My 101. This is a good topic, therefore stickied and is always easy to hand at the top of the section along with the others. :)
I hope that made sense and sorry if I was blabbing! :P
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debbiedaiquiri
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/12/2010 : 20:07:32
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| thankyou so much for your help and advice, will try out the damp hide and bath if still doesn't come off and keep you posted :) |
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Posted - 20/12/2010 : 10:44:21
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| you can try and mist the cage a bit or put some sticks in to help the snake rug the shed off |
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slix
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/12/2010 : 12:39:43
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| hi all i have had my corn for about two months and he is approx 6 months old and he has been a fantastic shedder up un till now.his last shed was 27th of november and he started to shed last noght with no warning signs of sheddingand only bits of his skin has come and the majority of it is still on .i was wondering the time inbetween his last shed and shed last night is to short. and will he be ok ime really worried about him |
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Posted - 22/12/2010 : 16:27:59
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it seems round about right just when shes in shed mist the enclosure not the snake put sticks in ect
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