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Old 08-21-04, 05:46 PM   #1
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Behavior in shed

Well my corn is going through he first shed (cool eyes and all) and hasnt went to the bathroom in a week and a half. If this possibly due to the fact she is sheding? Maybe is was that her last meal was pretty big (2 hoppers .. but one looked almost full size).

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Old 08-21-04, 05:52 PM   #2
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My ball python usually delivers me a shed and big arse crap along with it.


ps. You didnt have to get rid of the snake?
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Old 08-21-04, 06:16 PM   #3
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She is sold but at the show (which I cant go to)

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Old 08-22-04, 07:36 PM   #4
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How long does it take to shed and should I wait until after the shed to feed?

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The frequency of shedding depends on environmental temperature, frequency of feeding, amount fed at each feeding, and activity level, also the whole shedding period usually takes 1-2weeks. Most snakes wont eat when they are shedding so yea wait until after the shed

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Old 08-23-04, 07:04 AM   #6
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I believe that my snake is shedding, and seems to accept food, but regurgitates it, is that normal?
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Old 12-04-04, 12:06 AM   #8
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No, that is NOT normal.. What are your temps at? How big is your snake and what are you feeding the snake????
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Old 12-04-04, 04:20 PM   #9
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Well the warm side is at about 82 and the cool sides a little above 70... I'm thinking of lessening the amount of substrate around the shelter. But, the guy at the pet store said he was probably shedding.
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If you just purchased the snake, you might want to just let him settle in before trying to feed him or hold him.

-What substrate are you using?

-How big is your snake?

-What are you feeding it?

If you give us more information we can offer better help
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Old 12-05-04, 12:45 PM   #11
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Well, i've had him for about 11 days, but hes been in his hide the entire time. I'm using aspen chips for a substrate, and ( under the direction of the pet store owner) I'm feeding only the head of the pinkie to my snake. I fed him lastnight, and still hasn't regurgitated yet.
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Feed him the whole food item. I don't know how much this pet store guy knows about keeping snakes but if THAT'S the advice he's giving you, probably not much.

Get your warm side temperature up a bit. Shoot for around 85F-87F. Lower temps and stress are two factors that can lead to regurgitation. Let the guys settle in a bit and offer him a whole pinky in about a week or so.

Let us know how it goes.
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