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kevgerb46
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/02/2010 : 19:37:58
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| flash has stopped eating and drinking and has gone into hiding,now ive been told he might be shedding cause he has gone kinda bluish but i thought they still drank waterwhen they shed. the last drink he had was saturday, should i be worried or is that normal. |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09/02/2010 : 19:42:06
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he may have been drinking while you are asleep or not in the room 
i wouldnt worry too much - if hes gone into shed (which is very likely given the description) they often hide away which is normal, give him a few days and he should brighten up again and then usually they shed in a few days |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2010 : 20:33:36
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i rarely actually see mine drink, the exception being my OAP corn who seems to down gallons (ok, not literally!  ) every time i give him some fresh water lol
and as Hannah says it's normal behaviour for a snake due to shed. try to keep handling to bare neccessity until he's actually shed as their eyesight is poor at this time and could cause defensive aggression or just plain stress for the snake |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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kevgerb46
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 09/02/2010 : 20:56:59
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| thanx peeps, im a new keeper and i think i worry to much. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/02/2010 : 11:42:59
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| Don't worry too much, you will soon become acustomed to how your snake behaves as an individual. Don't worry about asking questions either, you will always get an answer, hopefully a useful one! |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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kevgerb46
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
35 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2010 : 21:19:30
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| thought i'd update, flash is defo shedding checked him this morning and his eyes have blued up lovely,thanx for the words of wisdom guys and gals. |
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my corn does not eat or drink
