What's wrong with my Milk Snake (old snake)? - Page 2

trailblazer295 · 02-26-16, 08:29 AM

I leave my humid hide in my kings cage all the time and she uses it as a hide even if not shedding. I'll spray the moss when I think she is going to be ready to ensure it's humid in there. I had bought an exo terra one for a leopard gecko who has since died so it looks like a fake rock. So I don't mind leaving it in all the time.

mysticmoon · 02-26-16, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by trailblazer295

I leave my humid hide in my kings cage all the time and she uses it as a hide even if not shedding. I'll spray the moss when I think she is going to be ready to ensure it's humid in there. I had bought an exo terra one for a leopard gecko who has since died so it looks like a fake rock. So I don't mind leaving it in all the time.

I have been leaving mine in too, I've never seen him use it but he's a lot more active at night which leads me to believe he is feeling better and enjoying his environment.

macandchz · 02-27-16, 11:17 AM

glad to hear everything going ok with the milk snake. mac had his 1st incomplete shed for me a couple days ago. it was weird. the head piece came off 1st and i was so worried about retained eye caps, i reached in the tank and got that piece-the eye caps were there- but i think i stressed him and i ended up making a sauna out of wash cloths and gently pulling off the rest of the dead skin. I was never so scared in my life! i was afraid i was hurting him but it came off easily and he's beautiful now and has eaten,so I don't think he's any worse for wear. I sure hope it goes better next time.

mysticmoon · 02-27-16, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by macandchz

glad to hear everything going ok with the milk snake. mac had his 1st incomplete shed for me a couple days ago. it was weird. the head piece came off 1st and i was so worried about retained eye caps, i reached in the tank and got that piece-the eye caps were there- but i think i stressed him and i ended up making a sauna out of wash cloths and gently pulling off the rest of the dead skin. I was never so scared in my life! i was afraid i was hurting him but it came off easily and he's beautiful now and has eaten,so I don't think he's any worse for wear. I sure hope it goes better next time.

It can be scary but a stuck shed once in a while usually isn't a big deal, sounds like you handled it well