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AndyR1971
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
 Posted - 06/11/2012 : 22:33:26
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Hi everyone. Just got my first Royal a week ago (a female butter, currently 108g). Have left her alone.... she's spent most of the time in her hide, under the kitchen towel lining her RUB!
I just tried to feed her for the first time, and she ignored the mouse fuzzy. However, her eyes are starting to look opaque, so we think she may be starting her second shed (first since we had her). Any hints or tips? Your expertise would be much appreciated!! Thanks, Andrew |
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kizzy
Snake Mite
24 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 22:45:54
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| She prob wont eat when in shed so try not to worry u could put a damp moss hide in with her to help with sheddin.make sure the humidity is right.what temps have you got her at?? P.s congrats on the first of many!! Lol |
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herriotfan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
812 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 22:55:33
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Originally posted by kizzy
She prob wont eat when in shed so try not to worry u could put a damp moss hide in with her to help with sheddin.make sure the humidity is right.what temps have you got her at?? P.s congrats on the first of many!! Lol
Sounds like the 'help' I gave you in the other posting was correct.
Hope it's as reassuring for you as it is for me!!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons (Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Gecko (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Fudge, Sox, Raven & Titch)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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AndyR1971
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 23:19:07
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| Temps are ok....approx 80 deg F in the day max on the warm side. Floor temp is approx 87 deg max. She's in a RUB with heat mat under one third of the RUB. Humidity is about 73%. Do you think I need to wet the paper towel around the area of the heat mat? |
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Fezza
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1063 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2012 : 23:33:54
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You may want to bring the temp up a little. You'd ideally want to be in the low/mid 90c max on the hot spot
With the lower temps and fairly high humidity, there could be an increased risk of a respiratory infection |
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 mojave royal
1.0.0 pastel enchi royal
0.1.0 cinnamon royal
0.1.0 pewter royal
0.1.0 genetic stripe royal
0.1.0 lesser goblin royal
0.1.0 phantom royal
0.1.0 Columbian rainbow boa
0.0.1 aru x jaya GTP
0.1.0 bredli
1.0.0 trans pecos rat snake
1.0.0 fat black cat
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 06:13:56
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| I agree with fezza temps need to go up you don't want the humidity to rocket or there is a risk of ri |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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markmifsud
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
534 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2012 : 08:56:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Fezza
You may want to bring the temp up a little. You'd ideally want to be in the low/mid 90c max on the hot spot
of course you meant 90F not C :) |
1.1.0 Pastal Ball
1.0.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
0.1.0 Normal Ball aged 7(ish)
Bromley. SE London |
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AndyR1971
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2012 : 23:06:25
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| Hi. Just to let you know that she shed tonight! Really quick and easy. Thanks for all your advice. Will post a pic soon. |
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