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Snakeysal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
 Posted - 13/11/2013 : 22:32:34
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Hi all,
Just wondering if I am normal worrying about my little snake who is coming into his second shed? I have postponed his feed until he has shed - buried himself all week and been zombie eyed, now in warm hide and eyes clear so expecting something to happen in next day or so as this was pattern last time. All temps etc are fine - increased humidity slightly by putting damp kitchen roll over hide which worked well before with complete shed.
Basically does everyone still worry about them or does it get easier? Didn't expect to be so emotionally attached to the little guy! I worry more about him than all the other animals I have had! Is this normal? 
moved to appropriate section by Kellog
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Sally
1.0.0 Anery - Omar
1.0.0 Cat - Oscar |
Edited by - Kellog on 15/11/2013 08:37:02 |
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SilverWings
Yearling
United Kingdom
740 Posts |
Posted - 13/11/2013 : 23:03:46
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| It'll get easier, don't worry XD The first time I saw my amel in blue I thought he was dead, but now it's just like come on guys, hurry up! |
2.2.3 Corn snakes; Red, Rosie, Liana, Checkers, Luna, Diego, Snowman
1.0 Taiwanese Beauty Snake; Aleron
1.0 Green Anoles; Doug
1.0 Greyhound; Lee |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2013 : 01:04:03
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| I dont worry anymore, i do really hope that when shedding it goes ok,and i do feel bad if its in bits. but know if its bad it can be sorted easily |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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Snakeysal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2013 : 07:29:04
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| Thanks - that's reassuring. I will look forward to seeing him in his new clothes instead of fretting! |
Sally
1.0.0 Anery - Omar
1.0.0 Cat - Oscar |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2013 : 10:32:47
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| Yes, it's normal as a new owner to worry, and yes you do get used to it and stop worrying about things! |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2013 : 15:58:44
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| No I don't worry anymore - sometimes I look forward to a complete shed! |
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Snakeysal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 14/11/2013 : 22:57:01
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| You've all just been proved right. Lovely clean shed tonight followed by a fluff that went down very quickly and a long drink and a big poop! He's now tucked up digesting after such a busy day. I will be less worried next time, I'm sure. Thanks for the support guys. |
Sally
1.0.0 Anery - Omar
1.0.0 Cat - Oscar |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 15/11/2013 : 08:45:16
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Know I'm coming to this late Sally but I'm glad your corn has done a clean shed for you  , as well as feeding and pooing  .
What everyone said is right, it's normal to worry when you are new to it all. I've had snakes for quite a few years and whenever any of mine go blue I still get that niggle in the back of mind about whether they will shed clean. It's always a relief to find that lovely shed waiting for you, usually accompanied by a poo  . One of my snakes did a 'double blue'. His eyes clouded over and then went clear but he didn't shed. His eyes then went blue again so it was nearly 2 weeks before he finally shed!
You'll find that these snakes never follow the rules and like to worry us , so your reaction is totally normal. Please keep asking questions, whether you need answers or just want reassurance. It's what we're here for .
Xxx
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Snakeysal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2013 : 09:17:48
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| Thank-you Kellogg - I love this forum. It's great to have so much help available on the other end of an I-pad! Xx |
Sally
1.0.0 Anery - Omar
1.0.0 Cat - Oscar |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 16/11/2013 : 09:47:31
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No need for thanks Sally, it's what we're here for . Glad you're enjoying the forum and finding it so helpful. My iPad and I have a love/hate relationship....any mistakes I make I blame it !
Xxx
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