Feeling "pink"!!

[Terranaut]

So instead of blue our albino gopher gets pink eyes before shedding.
See ;)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-40.jpg

[youngster]

Usually when they are in blue, or pink in your gopher's case it's best to leave them to it.
Trust me I know how hard it can be.
And sometimes it doesn't make a difference.
But it can make shedding harder for the snake.

[Terranaut]

I olny grabbed her for the shot. Not really handling her.

[marvelfreak]

OMG she got pink eye. lol
Beautiful snake!

[alessia55]

OMG she got pink eye. lol
Beautiful snake!

hahaha this made me laugh for reals :p

[gonesnakee]

The only "harm" that can come to a snake by handling it while in shed is potentially stress.
If it is not stressing out there is zero harm in handling it while in shed.
It will not "make shedding harder for the snake" LOL
Main reason folks suggest to limit handling or not to handle a snake in shed as many specimens become far more "pissy" while in shed & are more likely to bite or be generally stressed out.
If the snake is totally chill it is not an issue in the slightest, Mark

[lady_bug87]

I think he meant that when you handle a snake in blue or pink or whatever it could make the skin stick to the new skin under the shedding skin which could lead to a retained shed I've seen it discussed on here before

[alessia55]

Has Skittles shed yet? Would love to see those post-shed pics!

[Terranaut]

Nope. She was a solid 5 days after pink eye last shed so tomorrow or Friday I figure. I will post pics. I'm excited to see her too seeing as she never dulled after her last shed. I only hope this one is in one piece insted of 20 like last time :(

[Terranaut]

Double post. Stupid phone :)

[alessia55]

You could increase her humidity just a tad while she's in shed to help her out. That could help her shed in one piece

[Terranaut]

Her last shed was a few days after we got her. I figure it was a stress issue. I have her sitting at a tad over 70% right now. Should be good.

[Lankyrob]

My SD Retic had 2 really bad sheds after we got him and then ever since they have been fine - i think the stress of moving and change of environments can really mess their sheds up.

[gonesnakee]

I think he meant that when you handle a snake in blue or pink or whatever it could make the skin stick to the new skin under the shedding skin which could lead to a retained shed I've seen it discussed on here before

Sorry but have to laugh at this ^
Shed issues due to handling NO.
Due to lack of humidity or external parasites YES.
Over a decade of experience with literally 1000s of snakes of various species, never had a shed issue ever due to a snake being handled while in shed.
Nuff said Mark

[alessia55]

I handle my ball python Kaybe when he's in shed all the time. He doesn't mind it at all and he has perfect sheds every time. :)

[youngster]

Well I'm sorry for the bad info. I posted pics holding my snake in blue and 4 different people told me that so I figured it was true. :p

[gonesnakee]

Well I'm sorry for the bad info. I posted pics holding my snake in blue and 4 different people told me that so I figured it was true. :p

Some snakes do get right stressed out while in the blue & therefore in the case of specimens like that should avoid handling so no undue stress.
In the case of snakes like that its good advice not to handle them while in shed.
It does not affect the quality of the shed though, thats all husbandry related.
Cheers Mark

[lady_bug87]

Hey listen I've done it and it's been fine too but I've heard other people say it can make the old skin stick to the new skin I've read it before I can't remember who wrote it and I don't care I'm just repeating if it's wrong then my bad thanks for correcting me I am in no way a pro...

So good for you but don't shoot the messenger

[gonesnakee]

Its nothing personal LOL was just stating that its an "old wives tale" & that its of no concern, despite what some folks may state/think ;)
There is all kinds of misinformation out there when it comes to snakes afterall, Cheers Mark

[lady_bug87]

Lol no problem that came out bitchier than I meant it to!

[gonesnakee]

Lol no problem that came out bitchier than I meant it to!

No worries I can come across more anally/sarcastic than meant too as well :p
Cheers Mark

[lady_bug87]

That's the good ol' Internet for ya