|
shedding questions, "stunting" questions
Hey, I'm still pretty much a beginner with snakes. My question is how long does a shed take? I recently noticed foggy eyes in my new carpet, about two days later they were clear. They have been clear for two days now, how long until he sheds? I can't wait for him to shed so i can hold him again. Also the tank has a screen top, a uth and a heat lamp. I noticed my humidity was around 40 percent and i wanted it higher, especially for the shed, so i removed the heat lamp and put some wax paper over most of the screen lid to trap humidity.
Now my humidity is 70-80, would this be okay to keep short term until my buddy sheds? I know too much moisture can cause belly rot and problems with mold etc but is it okay for a few days until he sheds? Figure it would help.
Also i am ordering a snake from a very reputable breeder, he said that it is actually healthier for male carpet pythons to be fed less often once they are adults and kept around 3-4 feet. He said in his 20 years of breeding experience, once a male reaches sexual maturity, those who are fed a small meal about every 3 weeks are healthier, more energetic, breed better and live longer than males that are fed more and grow larger. How do you feel about that belief?
|
Threaded Mode