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01-01-13, 11:23 PM
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Not shedding?
I've had my baby corn snake for over two months now, about a month and a half, and it's yet to shed. I also see no evidence that it's about to. This isn't normal is it? How often are they supposed to shed? (sorry, this is my first snake- I'm still learning!)
I've only just gotten him to eat a week ago, could that have anything to do with it?
Is there anything I can/should do?
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01-02-13, 05:21 AM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Not shedding?
How old is it?
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01-02-13, 08:14 AM
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Re: Not shedding?
It's pretty young, I got it from my teacher about 2 1/2 months ago; she got it from a student who had no idea what to do with it, so I offered to take it. So I'm not sure on exact age.
Here's a picture (that's a dime):
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01-02-13, 10:35 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Not shedding?
Most likely it hasn't shed due to having no food. Get it eating and it will shed for you soon.
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01-02-13, 12:25 PM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Not shedding?
What conditions do you keep it in? Tho i agree with Kat that onceit starts eating things will progress
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01-02-13, 03:40 PM
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Re: Not shedding?
It's in a 20 gallon long with a few different hides. Cool side at 75, warm side at 90. I think I'm doing everything right environment-wise, so it must just be the lack of food. Thanks guys!
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01-02-13, 03:47 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: Not shedding?
imo once it's eating regular and grows,it will shed soon enough
cheers shaun
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01-03-13, 07:53 AM
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Re: Not shedding?
I think 20 gallon is to big to start some baby corns... ill get u a pic of what I put my babys in....
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01-03-13, 07:59 AM
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Re: Not shedding?
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Originally Posted by Aleks
I think 20 gallon is to big to start some baby corns... ill get u a pic of what I put my babys in....
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I put my babies straight into a 3 ft vivarium with no issues, just gave them LOTS of cover to hide in and they have always eaten and shed without a problem
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01-13-13, 11:56 AM
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Re: Not shedding?
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Originally Posted by Lankyrob
I put my babies straight into a 3 ft vivarium with no issues, just gave them LOTS of cover to hide in and they have always eaten and shed without a problem |
I have some 300 gramm corn that I still have to put in a feeding tub to make them eat.... if there not stuck near the food... they just wont go for it....
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01-03-13, 08:07 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Not shedding?
I had a baby corn in a 40 gallon with no issues, besides how freaking hard it was to try and find him.. lol
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01-03-13, 08:13 AM
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Re: Not shedding?
I can even go smaller then that when there new born.... and I only use scoot for substract at that age.. a lot more easy to clean... sorry for 2nd picture... didn't clean it up first!
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01-03-13, 08:14 AM
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Re: Not shedding?
and I go bigger after....
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01-12-13, 06:23 PM
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Formerly a-vdberg
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Re: Not shedding?
Hope your corn eats for you and grows. As it grows, it sheds: pretty simple as long as all the conditions are met and you have a healthy snake. Good luck!!!
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01-14-13, 04:41 PM
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Re: Not shedding?
My Kenyan Sand Boa is the same way--needs to be confined with its food. He also needs me to make the dead mouse move and attack in order for him to "go" for the food in the first place!
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