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BigDunc
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/03/2010 :  19:26:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Looking for a bit of advice on shedding. Syphon has shed twice since I got him in Dec. Both times he has shed in small pieces over a couple of days. The first time I figured his humidity wasn't high enough but the second time his tank temp is good and there's plenty of water, put extra dish on a heating mat.

Can anyone tell me how to solve this ?

Blackecho
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Posted - 17/03/2010 :  20:15:20  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Have you got a damp hide in for him when he's shedding?



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BigDunc
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/03/2010 :  20:37:20  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes but he won't go near it. Don't know what to do really. Took him into the bathroom and steamed him in plastic box. That worked but I'd rather have a solution that won't bother him or mean taking him out of the tank during his shed.
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Blackecho
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Posted - 17/03/2010 :  20:49:12  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Replace his normal hides with the damp hides when he goes into shed, then he'll have to use them.



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BigDunc
Snake Mite

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Posted - 17/03/2010 :  20:54:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks for the advice. I removed his cool hide and replaced it with a damp one but he then only uses his warm one. Certainly has a mind of his own. He's back eating but looks a little dehydrated now.
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MissCat
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Posted - 17/03/2010 :  22:28:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
replace ALL the hides with damp ones ;)
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