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| venommum2011 |
Posted - 30/11/2011 : 17:22:18
Hi
Ok another little question, I've researched and most of the internet sites have come across say that young pythons tend to shed about once a month, well I've had Merlin now for at least a month but probably going on for two months with NO sign of him shedding, is this a sign of an issue??? |
| 4 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| n/a |
Posted - 30/11/2011 : 18:09:03
From my own experience I'd say not - they all grow at different rates and shedding times can't be calculated. I think he sounds fine and will shed when he's ready.
LOL - sod's law being what it is - bet you anything you find him in blue tomorrow - snakes are crafty like that! |
| venommum2011 |
Posted - 30/11/2011 : 18:04:13
so is a non shed a sign of anthing wrong??? |
| n/a |
Posted - 30/11/2011 : 18:01:32
Right, after a bit of delving in chaotic first snake diary:-
Shahi, cf10, the only royal I've bought as a hatchling, came on 20 Jul 10 and shed on 27 Jul.
A slow start at feeding; thereafter a gannet! Subsequent sheds on:-
6/9/10
15/10/10
27/11/10
And after that he started the fast because he was a Man. He's now 1200g and even more of a Man lol!
So I reckon that's every 6 weeks or so as a greedily eating baby - BUT they are all different; they eat and grow at different rates and there is no hard and fast rule. Hope this helps and all the best with yuor little guy. |
| lukegriffiths1993 |
Posted - 30/11/2011 : 17:57:52
No not really i feed my royal every five days and he takes 2 fuzzies each time ive had him for 3 months and maybe 4 and he has only ever shed once 2 months ago hes due another shed i think. |
