BP Getting Ready for First Shed

HighFlyer · 07-02-04, 12:05 PM

I tried to feed my BP which I was told is about 6 months old each day for the last 3 days without success. Today, I noticed that its eyes are starting to cloud over. Since this is my first experience with a shed, I was wondering how long should I expect it to take for the shed to begin now that its eyes are clouding over?

I have already replaced the regular water dish with a larger one so that the BP can soak in it to help it remove the old skin.

I also assume that I should not attempt to feed until about a week after the shed is complete. Is this correct?

THANKS!

HighFlyer

smeagel · 07-02-04, 01:01 PM

the eyes will go clear, then bout 3 to 5 days later you BP will shed. Wait a couple days then try to feed after dark. You said you were trying to feed him every day? You shoiuldn't try every day. After you try once, waut about 5 to 7 days before you try to feed again. Good luck with your BP.

Tim_Cranwill · 07-02-04, 01:03 PM

You can feed them the day they shed.

HighFlyer · 07-02-04, 01:13 PM

Great! Thanks for the info.

HighFlyer

jjnnbns · 07-02-04, 09:36 PM

Spraying (misting) down the enclosure to increase humidity can only help... hopefully less problems with patchy shedding then.