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| DaveG |
Posted - 20/04/2013 : 19:36:21
i am wondering how long a snake will be lethargic for before a shed? reason being i understand that pythons aren't racing snakes but still fairly active, but for the last 3 days mine has stayed in his hide. I have been checking on him and his eyes have a blue sheen when light goes on them which i understand is the beginning of the shedding process, but i don't want to go in there like a bull in a china shop... any help and guidance appreciated thanks in advance  |
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| austin_89 |
Posted - 25/04/2013 : 12:49:01
Yeah having this forum and saved me from panic attacks and thinking the worst throughout the whole time I've had my royals! As everyone said if you ever have any questions then fire away :)
We're here to help and not always just royals :) |
| DaveG |
Posted - 25/04/2013 : 11:05:52
Hi austin_89, i know its probably not a nice thing to say but i'm glad i'm not on my own..
Seems like i still have loads to learn, and looks like iv'e come to the right place as everyone seems very helpful and friendly and non judgmental unlike other sites i have been on before  |
| austin_89 |
Posted - 25/04/2013 : 07:58:00
I've just got in from work to see my boy has had a bad shed so in the bath he goes later! And really don't worry about not seeing them out and about, I can weeks without seeing any of mine out of their hides, of their own accord anyways, I get them out a couple of times a week if they like it or not :)
I got my first royal about 18 months ago and I still question a lot of things and panic over nothing so don't feel like your the only one :) |
| DaveG |
Posted - 25/04/2013 : 06:33:44
thanks for easing my mind, i suppose their not guaranteed to get it "right" every time
I will definitely keep a better eye on him when he goes blue, and I now have him on orchid bark, so he is easier to mist up when needed |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 20:28:18
I'm sorry the shed didn't go too well this time. It doesn't mean that the next one will be difficult though so don't worry. I'd up the humidity at the first hint of going blue next time.
Eating their food the wrong way round is quite common, especially for young snakes, again nothing to worry about.
I'm sure they have an extra sense that knows exactly which nerve to tweak and worry their owners!!  |
| Pecs |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 20:00:58
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Originally posted by DaveG
hi @ all, had to take him to my local herp shop (coast to coast) in darlington, as his shed was in tatters. After a warm bath and a lot of pooping he was cleaned up and shed clear. Have now fed him after his ordeal and he has eaten the mouse arse end first, is this ok or does he run the risk of regurging?? any info gladly accepted cheers
My Normal Male eats his rats tail end first 90% of the time. It takes him ages but he's never regurged. |
| DaveG |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 14:59:09
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Originally posted by Zoe
Had my royal 6 weeks, fed each week, had a full shed, still no poop. It's my first snake and I query and question everything. They are just not as easy to read as a dog or cat and seem very very different to the corns I know hehe
I know what you mean zoe not had mine long and already had to learn so much more than what the normal care sheets tell you lol... |
| Zoe |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 14:52:51
Had my royal 6 weeks, fed each week, had a full shed, still no poop. It's my first snake and I query and question everything. They are just not as easy to read as a dog or cat and seem very very different to the corns I know hehe |
| DaveG |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 14:01:14
glad to hear thanks zoe, i will keep an eye on him  |
| Zoe |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 13:51:39
Oscar ate his mouse arse end first last week. Took him ages hehe but he kept it down. |
| DaveG |
Posted - 24/04/2013 : 12:59:53
hi @ all, had to take him to my local herp shop (coast to coast) in darlington, as his shed was in tatters. After a warm bath and a lot of pooping he was cleaned up and shed clear. Have now fed him after his ordeal and he has eaten the mouse arse end first, is this ok or does he run the risk of regurging?? any info gladly accepted cheers |
| DaveG |
Posted - 21/04/2013 : 10:33:00
again many thanks for the tips and hints herriotfan and derek FRS,
i have put in some moss and lightly spray his hide just to up the humidity, will keep an eye on him and hope he doesn't have any problems, hes only 5 months old so i'm a bit worried |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 21/04/2013 : 10:02:28
It will help him shed easier if you up the humidity. Pop a damp cloth on top of the warm hide, put his water in the warm end and maybe give him a damp moss hide too. That should be plenty enough to help him. |
| Derek FRS |
Posted - 21/04/2013 : 00:13:20
When my boys eyes fully clear up after bieng blue i usualy leve them about 3/4 days and if they havnt shed i get thwm out for a quick handle i feel this encourages them to shed just my opinion tho :) |
| DaveG |
Posted - 20/04/2013 : 19:56:35
thanks very much for that Lotabob, put my mind at rest, i did think that they were quite active but if he wants to be a hide potato good on him he will fit right in in this house lmao.. I will keep a vigilant eye on him and again thanks |
| Lotabob |
Posted - 20/04/2013 : 19:50:53
Royal pythons are the laziest inactive snakes I've come across. Don't be too surprised if you hardly ever see one.
It does sound like he is coming up to a shed though, it can take upto 2 weeks from first signs to them stripping off. But normally around a week.eyes and body will go cloudy for a few days, then it clears but they still look a bit dull for a few days and then they'll shed their skin, rolling it off like a sock.they are best left alone during this time but minor disturbance to have a look under the hide won't do any harm. |
