Offical Shed!!! - Page 3

marvelfreak · 06-21-13, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by brylecc1989

No need to feel stupid dude.(or chica?) lol We have all had first sheds at one point or another. Some of us yesterday, some of us 40 years ago. As far as causing stuck shed...I was under the impression that during the "blue" phase there is a thin layer of liquid between old skin and new, kind of like a lubricant for shedding. When handled, the old skin can kinda "stick or cling" to the new skin, causing some stuck spots. If I am misinformed, please let me know and I apologize.

To my knowledge you are correct. This plus the add it stress of handling can contribute to a poor shed.

Starbuck · 06-21-13, 03:30 AM

how are you measuring humidity?

SkyesRingo · 06-21-13, 12:30 PM

We bought a gauge to measure temperature and humidity (They're separate but I bought them together) I've placed them in the center of the tank and check multiple times a day.

Amadeus · 06-21-13, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SkyesRingo

We bought a gauge to measure temperature and humidity (They're separate but I bought them together) I've placed them in the center of the tank and check multiple times a day.

Is it digital or analogue?

SkyesRingo · 06-21-13, 10:10 PM

Uhmmmm analog? (That's the one with the hands right? I'm exhausted while typing this)

Starbuck · 06-21-13, 10:18 PM

yes. most analog thermometers/hygrometers are innacurate or lose their calibration and stop working.

SkyesRingo · 06-21-13, 10:26 PM

Well it's brand new, and I didn't have say in which was bought, since my mom bought it on her way home from work. They seem to be working fine though.

Valvaren · 06-23-13, 02:24 PM

Judging by this thread and the other thread I would say you are having a problem with your humidity.

I don't mean to come off as rude but to have people say advice here, people who had done this many times before and know they way around, and then come back and say its fine is what is causing the problem shed you have now.

You analogs do not work fine. He didn't move much when you had him out because he was blind and to nervous to move, then when he started moving it was more the likely to find a place to hide since again he was blind and this is a very stressful time especially for babies who very small.

You need to change your equipment and learn to give your snake the privacy it needs during such a time so that it can be stress free and feel comfortable during a process that can be very stressful.

I get that its your first shed and your first snake, but for the well being of the animal you need to do things you might not like.