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Flick
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/01/2010 :  11:19:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
how often should the snake be shedding its a 09 hatchling it only shed its skin 4 weeks ago and i think its starting too again is this right ?
sorry for the rookie questions again lol

lee2308
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Posted - 24/01/2010 :  15:26:52  Show Profile  Click to see lee2308's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
at that age they will shed once a month

1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon

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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin

United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/01/2010 :  20:48:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sounds about right for the age of your snake. They shed less frequently when they get older


1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)

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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin

United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/01/2010 :  20:54:02  Show Profile  Click to see Gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
they grow a lot more quickly when they're young so will shed more frequently
with age their growth slows right down and they can shed only 2-4 times a year

cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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