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3k5k
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 28/08/2009 : 22:16:46
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| I am starting to act like a new Mum as my snake didn’t come out of his hide last night and that was enough to get me worried. I got him out and his skin was still shiny but his eyes didn’t look so clear (although I couldn’t work out if I was being over fussy). He didn’t come out of his hide again tonight but this time when I went to get him out I noticed his eyes were blue so I left him alone. I am so looking forward to him shedding but also so disappointed that I cannot handle or feed him for (how long I am not sure) what seems like ages to a newbie over eager snake owner. |
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Flatpack63
Hatchling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 23:28:50
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Glad to have you with us.
I dont think there is a person on here that doesn't worry about their snake at some point or another.
Just one of the thigs that makes you a snake "Foster Parent" lol |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 28/08/2009 : 23:30:01
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| his eyes will clear in a few days then should shed within a week,dont worry,just leave him be. |
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3k5k
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2009 : 00:27:09
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| Thanks for the feedback but do you know “just leave him be” sounds like swearing to a newbie especially after leaving him be for a week when I first got him. Waiting 7 days to handle him almost killed me (OK over exaggeration here but I am sure you know what I mean) and now I have to leave him again. |
1.0.0 Ghost Corn
2.1.8 Marine fish
0.0.£££££ Corals |
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156 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2009 : 01:07:49
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| He wants you to leave him alone! Lol |
Anery Motley F: Callisto
Snow M: Europa
Carolina Reverse Okeetee F: Io
Anery Motley F: Kinky
Snow F: Maite
22 Naughty Hatchlings
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893 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2009 : 01:36:40
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Welcome to the club, mum!  Nice to know the Real Hawk and myself are not the only ones driving outselves silly over normal snake behaviour. A couple of days ago I was asking whether anxiety will do or should I go into panic, and I can tell you now that if my snake doesn't take his next feed I'll be seeking advice on the merits of human sacrifice to appease the gods.   |
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3k5k
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 29/08/2009 : 01:50:29
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OMG! We are all F***ed up snake Mums (sorry but I cant think of a better way of putting this).
I am sure that I have post (snake) natal depression as I don’t know what else could describe what I am feeling.
Loving every minute and scared of what I might do wrong.
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1.0.0 Ghost Corn
2.1.8 Marine fish
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/08/2009 : 04:01:02
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Welcome to life with a snake, especially when you are new at it. I am still new, having only had my 4 and a half year old for about 5 months. For the first 13 weeks of that time Kellog decided to fast!! Would have seriously gone insane if it hadnt been for this forum! You will find really good advice here and can ask the silliest question without feeling stupid.
He is 'blue' at moment, time when his eyes are cloudy and skin dull. He is virtually blind at this time so will be defensive and probably will stay in hide. His skin and eyes then clear up and he will look fine, then about 2 days to a week later he will shed. You might notice him rubbing nose against hide, branch etc to begin shedding. Will warn you that once it starts it can be over in the blink of an eye. Might be worthwhile moving waterbowl to warm end of viv to increase humidity which will help with the shed. Once he has shed he will look amazing and feel so smooth!
Am hoping the nervous mum feeling goes away at some point, am sure it must up to a point as it does with real kids. xxx |
  
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devilsmistress
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/08/2009 : 12:47:47
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| Bam Is in shed to at the moment! Him and his bad timeing! Got to take him to his "holiday home" on friday, thatas going to be fun getting him out the viv and in a pillow case hen out the poiilw case and back in his viv at the other end. Had enough probs getting him in his feeding box yesterday!! Oh well its a good job he is still small so it dont hurt when he keeps biteing me lol He is a very grumpy shedder!! |
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New Mum syndrome
