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monalisa70
Hatchling

United Kingdom
269 Posts
Posted - 17/02/2013 :  10:35:10  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hi, i have a female corn 3 years,almost 4ft and weighing 370g
i was just wondering if anyone might have any suggestions as to why she shed twice in just over a month
6/1/13 and 11/2/13 her previous shed was on 17/10/12 she usually goes about 3-4 months between shedding. thanks lisa

Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp

United Kingdom
1619 Posts
Posted - 17/02/2013 :  11:01:50  Show Profile  Visit Auld Baldy's Homepage  Reply with Quote
As long as there are no other health issues or mites then it's nothing to worry about. It could possibly just be a bit of extra weight going on. They will shed when they need it. I have an adult MBK that shed 3 times in 2 months last year.

How are you measuring the length? Are you measuring the shed skin?
To me, 370 grams seems a bit light for a 4' Corn.

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0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
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Edited by - Auld Baldy on 17/02/2013 11:06:47
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monalisa70
Hatchling

United Kingdom
269 Posts
Posted - 17/02/2013 :  11:05:10  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
cool thanks just wondering lol,i checked my other snakes records and noticed my big male is doing the same thing shed on the 17/1/13 and is just coming out of blue now.(no mites or health issues) Could it have something to do with breeding as i am trying to breed this pair this year???
4.2.5 corns
2.1.0 royals
1 BCI
1 MBK
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monalisa70
Hatchling

United Kingdom
269 Posts
Posted - 17/02/2013 :  11:09:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yeah but the skin but could prob get a more accurate measure .... i'll go see what i can do lol

Right exact measurements are about 40 inches and weight is up to 400g
i really need to wear my glasses more often lol
4.2.5 corns
2.1.0 royals
1 BCI
1 MBK
Edited by - monalisa70 on 17/02/2013 11:15:21
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3315 Posts
Posted - 17/02/2013 :  15:43:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
It could be related to breeding. Female snakes shed before they're ready to breed, before they lay and after they lay! That's a lot of shedding.
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monalisa70
Hatchling

United Kingdom
269 Posts
Posted - 17/02/2013 :  16:44:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yeah just wanted to be sure there wasn't anything else it could be. me panicking again lol
4.2.5 corns
2.1.0 royals
1 BCI
1 MBK
Edited by - monalisa70 on 17/02/2013 16:45:51
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