Shedding

[Auskan]

Wow, 3 people posted just while I was writing mine!

[Andy_G]

I have also never heard of any major shedding problems even with a snake that has a huge food lump, but I suppose it would not be impossible...nor does it happen all of the time or even most of the time...and Alexpan, Marisa never judged you, she said you were spreading the wrong information, which is true. If you have experienced that your snake has had trouble shedding with full bellies, say it that way, don't say that snakes do that in general because I've never heard of that problem from anyone but you so it's not right to generalize like you have done. If snakes have incomplete sheds with a full belly then how come snakes that live in the wild aren't crawling around with dried skin on them? I would have to agree and say that it's a health/husbandry issue.

I don't feed any of mine because they don't eat while in shed. If you want to offer it food there is no harm in that, but chances are that it will not eat. You never know until you try!

[Fishandsnakelov]

Why don't we all just pull up a ringside seat and watch Marisa and Alexpan go at it. LOL

[Andy_G]

LOL! I got 150 on Marisa.

[marisa]

There is no point to that fishandnsnakelov because my information is backed up by facts, research, literature and common sense. Alex Pan spreads non factual, non research and non experienced information all over this forum in more than one thread.

He cannot site any true reasons for his regurgatated false advice and frankly I am sick of it. It's time someone told him to STOP telling people who need help the wrong thing without backing it up in any way shape or form.

Marisa

[Matt_K]

Alexpan, do you have any pics of one of your snakes or of the many you have heard that were not able to shed their skin because of feeding?? I would love to see those pics..

I fed a corn yesterday the largest meal of its life last night, and guess what, today i looked in the cage and it shed, all in one piece, nothing got stuck.. IMAGINE THAT.. There was a HUGE lump in this snake after it's feeding, and it had no problems shedding.. Also, you said you have been keeping snakes for 6 years now? Wasn't it just like, 4 months ago you got your first snake?? Correct me if im wrong, but i think i still might just go back and have a look..

I'm not sure how someone correcting your information has ruined your day, but if words on a computer screen ruin your day, that's not healthy..

[Fishandsnakelov]

I'm with you all the way Marisa. Just thought it was kinda comical the going back and forth.

[AlexPan]

Matt_K, 4 month ago i got my 3rd snake not first, lol. I'm no position to provide you and Masisa with any proof. I have just given my opinion and thats all. I'm not gona continue this usless conversation any more. And no i had no such problem with my snakes, but i have found that information some where als, but the point is, you can never be too carefull!

[Matt.B]

Of course you cant ever be to carefull but if you had read more than one care sheet then the majority of them wouldnt have that writen on them.
Matt

[Wizwise2000]

Well, I offered food, and his feeding response is still the same.

Thanks for all the replies everyone!!

Thanks again
Shane