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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25/01/2010 : 18:49:16
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ok its not for a royal but its based on same principle
just put a moss box in the pine snakes vivarium, just got him today (pictures are on reptilian) and he is going through shed (in the blue eye stage).
how long can i keep it in there without changing it/moistening it up again? |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/01/2010 : 19:02:01
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| Depends on where it is. Will dry out quicker in the warm end than in the cool end. |
 
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2010 : 19:07:10
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| i was told to put it in middle |
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2847 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2010 : 19:22:15
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| In the middle is probably the best place. As for how long it will remain moist, really hard to say. |
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2010 : 19:24:23
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ok i guess it will just be common sense to know when the moss is too dry, thanks a lot  |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/01/2010 : 19:30:06
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| I have mine in the cool end if I put them in and they tend to need to be re-sprayed every couple of days. |
 
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2010 : 19:31:49
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| thanks i also just wanted to know if the moss hide was necessary when snake in blue or just need it for when their eyes clear up and they are on the last bit towards shedding?? |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/01/2010 : 20:14:18
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Its your choice really, I put one in when I notice them go blue, if I miss it, they miss their moss hide, most of them cope  |
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2010 : 20:23:20
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cool i have never really used a moss box the royal gets one fine without one. The only reason why I am using one this time is because i have only just brought the pine snake and the shop said this is what they put in when he had shed in the past at the shop, so i decided to give him what he is used to.
although since he arrived at 3pm he hasnt shifted from his hide |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/01/2010 : 20:48:25
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| I always use a moist box as soon as I notice their eyes going blue, I leave it in there until they have completed their shed as the higher humidity help the process. I don't use moss I use a damp flannel which I moisten daily with a warm water spray and if soiled I clean and replace with another moist flannel, so far it works as they spend a lot of time in there and usually shed without a problem, once completely shed I remove and thoroughly clean for the next time. As for your new pine snake not shifting from his hole that's normal :) they are just getting used to their new surroundings until they feel it's safe to venture out :) just be patient and wait :) |
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reptilekeeper1992
Yearling
United Kingdom
331 Posts |
Posted - 25/01/2010 : 21:00:30
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yea its funny though he is nervous, i can see his eyes looking out and every time i bend down to look in the hide i see his little tail rattle bless him |
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