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yalovit
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
 Posted - 24/06/2013 : 22:19:10
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A lot of snakes seem to be shy about shedding. I've only managed to catch one of mine in the act twice (the same snake) and didn't get to see the whole thing either time. I've tried to sit and watch them so many times but they're crafty, they wait until I'm not looking.
Corn snakes in general do spend the majority of their time in their hides I'm afraid. My corns seem to be more active at dawn and dusk and sometimes I will catch them out and about if I'm being quiet and the lights are dim  |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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yalovit
Hatchling
United Kingdom
199 Posts |
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1539 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2013 : 08:49:52
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How old is your little one?I've found that bubbas are much quicker/skittish than older snakes;they are at natures 'business end'of the food chain |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2013 : 09:06:21
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If she's only been with you three months I'm not surprised, it's still very early days in a new home.
It can take some snakes a long time to settle in and feel at ease. It is completely normal for them to hide away. Give her plenty of time and be patient with her....you will reap the rewards. |
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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Coal
Hatchling
449 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2013 : 10:11:01
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Oh, I'm half looking forward to, half dreading my snake's first shed with me, though I'm sure no matter how worked up about it I get he's still going to do it in his hide one night and I won't know anything about it 'til I check him in the morning, see the skin and realise I've missed the whole event :P
As others have said though, I'm sure you're lovely snakey will get more comfortable with you in time, it must be a scary experience for them, going to a new home, so I guess it's not surprising that some of them stay shy for a while :) |
'Lovecraft' - CB12 male amel
'Sarnath' - CB13 male KSB (anery, het. albino) |
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yalovit
Hatchling
United Kingdom
199 Posts |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2013 : 21:59:34
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| Im hoping my Mos next shed is a better one, first shed with myself needed to be assisted :/ |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2013 : 08:30:55
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I'm glad she had a good shed Jason . You're right about the shed stretching. For a very approximate length you need to take away 10% to allow for it. If you want a more accurate length you can use the Snake Measurer . There is also a thread on the best way to use it.
As others have said you've only had her for a short period of time so she's still getting used to you. Put yourself in her scales....how would you feel with a giant hand coming towards you  ?? If you look in the Handling tips there is a method called 'patting down' I think. It may be worth trying it with her.
I only see mine normally when I get them out to handle them or feed them, so don't be surprised if she spends most of her time hiding away. She'll be coming out and having fun when you're fast asleep  .
I know what you mean about half dreading Lovecraft's first shed Coal, I felt exactly the same with mine. There is no reason he shouldn't shed absolutely fine ....but that's not going to stop you worrying !
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