my albino red tail is acting real funny

[amber_lynn]

so last few days Casper has been total creeper statusing me......jumps/jolts when i un-clip locks on cage, is burrowing under bedding, which he has never done lol, and doesnt seem to want to be held, when usually he doesnt want to be put down. idk, hes really pissy...help

[Ch^4]

Is he going into shed? Sometimes, even the most friendly snake can be a little cranky when they are in shed.

And have there been any changes to temps/humidity? That could also do it.

[percey39]

He is a stunner thats for sure!!!
How long have you had him? as said above thats usually when most placid guy's get angry and startled easy.

[SnakeyJay]

wow buetiful snake... my yar old corn has recently become jumpy and reclusive aswell... he seems to do this for week every now and then.

[shaunyboy]

Is he going into shed? Sometimes, even the most friendly snake can be a little cranky when they are in shed.

And have there been any changes to temps/humidity? That could also do it.


^^^^^
this

cheers shaun

[amber_lynn]

im not sure of what to look for when in shed, his eyes arent cloudy or anything....i just dont know. my room is really cold so at times the ambient temp drops to 70 which sux :( idk im having issues with my thermostat....

[amber_lynn]

ive had him since august. he was born march 4th and i held him and 20 of his 22 siblings just days after. hes great. i love him lol its like he gets cranky for a day and hes perfectly fine then next. i have no idea why lol

[Ch^4]

im not sure of what to look for when in shed, his eyes arent cloudy or anything....i just dont know. my room is really cold so at times the ambient temp drops to 70 which sux :( idk im having issues with my thermostat....

I'm not a BCI or BCC keeper, but I'm fairly certain they like temps above 70....how are the temps in his enclosure?

As far as signs for shedding, does he appear to have "lost" any color or vibrancy? For your snake, it would likely be most noticeable on his beautiful and bright tail. Also, their skin tends to dull a few days prior to their eyes going opaque and then blue, so he might be at a very early stage of the shedding process.

Hope that helps!

[amber_lynn]

the temps are rarely 70 but it does happen :( my heat pad is set at 90 and my ambient temp is 86.6
as far as the blue goes...the white on his tail appears more of a purple most of the time. right now he is more yellow then usual and seams to be getting more pink....i guess he is duller lol but feels the same as usual....

[presspirate]

Definitely sounds like shedding to me. Leave him alone for a few days, make sure his humidity is up and he'll be back to his old self in no time.

[amber_lynn]

thanks :) i appreciate it

[amber_lynn]

alright, for those of you that care, casper is in shed, 2 days ago his color was bright and now its more of a milky. i guess yall were right, thanks!

[presspirate]

Good deal! Let us know how he comes out!:freakedout:

[amber_lynn]

most def. :)