First shed

[Raindog]

George started showing a milky color around a week ago so I began misting the buggar once a day. Day before yesterday he cleared up entirely worrying me a bit. Well yesterday I found that perhaps the misting did it's job, the shed skin was in the corner in it's entirity still very pliable. George was in his box and I wanted a peek at him so I unbuckled the end and slid him out. He didn't take too well to the intrusion and bit me for the first time. I waited a couple minutes for him to get his bearings and then picked him up.

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v257/raindog314159/GeorgePostShed.jpg

[mark129er]

When they are hiding leave them be, it just means he is seeking privacy and security, that is why you got bit.

[Raindog]

Elementary, my dear watson but I like to take pictures.

[Linds]

He's VERY pretty :) I do agree with the above statement however, sometimes it's best to give them a day to get comfortable before bothering them (his colour will be just as vibrant as the day he sheds, so pictures won't be a problem). One thought is that the new skin is still a bit sensitive after being freshly exposed, which is the reason many snakes seem to be extra touchy on the day they shed.

[thunder]

they always go clear right before they shed, so no prob. by the way, that is an AWESOME snake. he is just so great.

[Raindog]

Hey thanks everyone,

He proved to Graham tonight that he can climb with the best of 'em.

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v257/raindog314159/DSC01924.jpg

[Linds]

Wow great tail! Couldn't tell in the first pic. LOL yeah they are great climbers... lol something to keep in mind when a picture in a tree sounds like a good idea :p:p:p