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Xangus
Snake Mite

3 Posts
Posted - 13/11/2011 :  16:05:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I've read all the older posts and think I'm ok but would like some reassurance.
I've had my snake for 4 weeks now, he's about 5yrs old. I never noticed the dull eyes or the brightening up again. I did notice though that the last two days when i took him out he was really energetic and last night i had to put him back pronto or he would have squirmed out of my arms so i guess he was ready to shed because this morning was a perfect skin.
My question is, he hasn't shown the slightest bit of interest in feeding since I've had him, how long should I was after shedding before presenting him with a mouse.
2nd question, is it ok to handle him 24 hours after shedding?
Many thanks, this forum is really helpful

gmac
The Scottish Admin

United Kingdom
5319 Posts
Posted - 13/11/2011 :  16:14:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
you can offer anytime after the shed.

handling after a shed is ok, but in your instance i wouldnt be handling your snake until it has eaten.

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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2036 Posts
Posted - 13/11/2011 :  16:15:05  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
mine tend not feed when in shed so i usually present them with a feed the evening they shed and its usually gone without a problem
LillyCrystalHarry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed

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SheWolfey
Hatchling

United Kingdom
148 Posts
Posted - 14/11/2011 :  19:19:03  Show Profile  Visit SheWolfey's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Mine is in shed now (for the 1st time since I got her) and she took her pinkie fine.
I guess it depends on the snake

1.1.0 Cats (Baccus and Isis)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn (Indra)
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awlred
Hatchling

United Kingdom
118 Posts
Posted - 14/11/2011 :  20:20:53  Show Profile  Visit awlred's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Mine has always been happy to eat while ready to shed. In fact it usually triggers him to wriggle out of his old skin when he's been fed.
0.0.1 Amel Corn Snake - Essfer
0.1.0 Wife Jules/Squeefluff
0.0.100s Coffee Things ;)
Milton Keynes, Bucks
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Loopholes
Egg

United Kingdom
52 Posts
Posted - 15/11/2011 :  21:12:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Mine eats every thursday 2 pinkies even if in blue as well.
She shedded today but still gonna feed her thursday trying to keep her in a routine at the moment
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