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| Weirzo |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 21:19:38
Ok so exactly three weeks ago on the tuesday I went on holiday expecting my mum to remember to feed blackjack on that day because it was feeding day. My stupid mum didnt feed her though  !!!
I went away for two weeks and during this time on both Tuesdays she refused food!
Still not too worried though i got back to see what was wrong and she was starting to shed as her eyes were blue, the usual signs.
However she had already shed about a month before hand! She is two years old and I don't think she should be shedding so often so I consulted my local reptile shop and they reckon that Blackjack is a female and she is ovulating and that's why she's shedding. A perfect excuse even though I'm not sure what sex she is.
Well yesterday her eyes have cleared and I expect she will be shedding soon so I thought I would try her a feed but again she refused. However I left the mouse with her thinking it was because I was present and When I went in 10 minutes later I scared her and she rattled a lot and coiled for a strike!
Why is "It" shedding again and why so moody, why inactive and why is "It" refusing food.
Just wondering if anyone could share some light on this predicament it would be very helpful.
Thank you,
Weirzo |
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| Kazerella |
Posted - 29/07/2009 : 16:08:24
I wouldn't be worried about the shedding- some sankes shed more than others and some of mine have started shedding more often during the summers months. The only thing I would say is check for mites - they sometimes shed more when they have mites- but if not- then it's probably normal.
As for feeding- wait until after she has shed and try again. 3 weeks isn't that long to go without a feed in snake terms. Hopefully it will eat again soon. |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 22:40:38
05,06 and a unknown adult |
| Weirzo |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 22:36:20
yea ok thanks
what age is your king though? |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 22:31:16
mine sheds every 4-6 weeks and until they actuly shed their skin feels very tight to them and this can make them grumpy,wait until a couple of days after shedding then try another feed |
| jono2411 |
Posted - 28/07/2009 : 21:36:32
could very well be the ovulation issue but im really not sure... hopefully someone will have better information for you... maybe try calling a reptile vet if you are worried... |
