I think Enzo is getting ready to shed :)

[ckdavis9]

I noticed today his black scales and eyes are looking more blue-ish and he looks duller in general... I hope he is going to shed soon!!

Especially the scales on his belly look really blue!
http://i.imgur.com/kAkkJ7w.jpg

Cloudy eyes too.
http://i.imgur.com/44l3Pfw.jpg

Once they start looking like this, is there an average time it takes for them to complete the shed? Currently, his temps stay around 85 F on the hot side, 78-81 on the cool side, and 92-95 basking. Humidity is usually around 45%. Should I mist or add a humid hide to aid with shedding or are those numbers ok? I just want him to have a solid first shed with me :)

[smy_749]

I noticed today his black scales and eyes are looking more blue-ish and he looks duller in general... I hope he is going to shed soon!!

Especially the scales on his belly look really blue!
http://i.imgur.com/kAkkJ7w.jpg

Cloudy eyes too.
http://i.imgur.com/44l3Pfw.jpg

Once they start looking like this, is there an average time it takes for them to complete the shed? Currently, his temps stay around 85 F on the hot side, 78-81 on the cool side, and 92-95 basking. Humidity is usually around 45%. Should I mist or add a humid hide to aid with shedding or are those numbers ok? I just want him to have a solid first shed with me :)

Yes you should to the bold.

[Hurrok]

You can also spray the tank a few times a day to keep the humidity up around 80%+ to aid with shedding. It usually takes around a week from going into the blue to shed.

You will notice him getting super dull and really clouded in his eyes in a few days, then he will look more 'normal' again a few days after that. Once that happens he will shed out in a day or two :)

[sharthun]

The little one is growing!;)

[sweatshirt]

Awesome! First sheds rock :p

[EL Ziggy]

You can also spray the tank a few times a day to keep the humidity up around 80%+ to aid with shedding. It usually takes around a week from going into the blue to shed.

You will notice him getting super dull and really clouded in his eyes in a few days, then he will look more 'normal' again a few days after that. Once that happens he will shed out in a day or two :)

I concur :)

[Starbuck]

im going to second the humid hide;
and add that its not just for shedding! My snakes that have them use them intermittently throughout their shed cycles. Normally, when they are going to shed very soon, they will bunker up in there for a few days at a time. you can use any clean tupperware with a lid, cut a hole in the side, and put moistened paper towels or (what i use) damp pesticide and fertilizer free sphagnum moss (whihc you can find in the orchid section at lowes/home depot)

[ckdavis9]

Thanks everyone! :) I will work on making a humid hide for him and I will start misting him a few times per day!

[ckdavis9]

Finally shed this morning :) seems like it went well!

http://i.imgur.com/zCKSMWN.jpg

[sharthun]

Finally shed this morning :) seems like it went well!

http://i.imgur.com/zCKSMWN.jpg

I knew he would come through! :D

[EL Ziggy]

Now all he needs is a nice warm fuzzy : )

[sharthun]

Now all he needs is a nice warm fuzzy : )


Good one! :D

[ckdavis9]

Now all he needs is a nice warm fuzzy : )

And he will get one on Monday! ;)

[Hurrok]

Any pics of him with his new paint job? :)

[ckdavis9]

Any pics of him with his new paint job? :)

Here he is :) Still pretty squirmy so sorry for the blurry pic! haha

http://i.imgur.com/oxmuKW0.jpg

[sharthun]

Looking good! Nice bracelet! ;)

[drumcrush]

Awesome to see brighter colors, I really want to get one now lol

[ckdavis9]

Awesome to see brighter colors, I really want to get one now lol

Yeah that is what grabbed my attention when I was trying to decide what kind to get :) love the colors!

[drumcrush]

Yeah that is what grabbed my attention when I was trying to decide what kind to get :) love the colors!
Yeah, the colors really are amazing haha

[EL Ziggy]

Looking great after that shed. His colors really pop.

[ckdavis9]

Also, as a side note, I measured his shed skin at about 21 inches the other day :D I didn't think he was that long! I mean I'm sure it is a little stretched out but still! I can't wait to see the difference when he sheds next time!

[sharthun]

Also, as a side note, I measured his shed skin at about 21 inches the other day :D I didn't think he was that long! I mean I'm sure it is a little stretched out but still! I can't wait to see the difference when he sheds next time!

Growing like a weed! ;)