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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/03/2009 : 16:53:45
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Hi all, I just need some advice please, as I mentioned Snoop was in his blue stage for what seemed like an eternity, he came out of it and I was expecting him to shed, but so far nothing, is it possible for a snake to got through that blue/milky stage and NOT shed or will he shed eventually cos I'm getting a little worried.
Any advice or guidance would be much appreciated cheers |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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lewy
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/03/2009 : 17:18:40
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| How many days has it been Carl? Normally they'll go blue then clear for 2 or 3 days then shed. If you're worried try giving him a bath in slightly warm water. |
Lewy
THE KING SNAKE.co.uk Team
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 17/03/2009 : 17:49:40
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| I think its been 4-5 days mate to be honest, I've just had him out and he seemed perfectly fine apart from looking a bit dull, he was his usual curious self, it did take me a while to wake him though. |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2009 : 13:32:05
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I wouldn't worry yet, the shedding process will be different from snake to snake, so a few more days isn't that abnormal.
Like Lewy says you could try giving him a bath to see if that will bring him along.
If it's any consolation, Nagini is a really bad shedder too. She's so grumpy and seems to take ages. She always manages it fine though  |
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2009 : 16:47:44
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| Can you tell me how to give him a bath please, regarding how deep and temp and like how long do I leave him in it, also do I towel him down or let him dry naturally. Cheers Kaz |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
Edited by - Carl on 18/03/2009 16:49:27 |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2009 : 18:28:19
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I'd get a rub or faunarium big enough to put him in (A lid is a must because they don't always like baths and will get out if they can).
Put just enough warm water in to cover your snake, but make sure there's plenty of room above the water for the snake to raise it's head out of it if it wants to.
The water should be warm, but not too hot. Too cold water is also very bad and can send them into shock. Test it with your fingers.
Just soak for a good 20-30 minutes but no longer so that the water doesn't go cold.
Pat gently dry with an old towel. That's it really. |
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2009 : 19:46:18
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| well hes in the bath and hes just sitting there not trying to get out so I'm taking that as a sign he likes it. |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 18/03/2009 : 22:08:46
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| That's good. Most snakes go mental at bath time. |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 17:04:20
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Now you tell him  |
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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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 19/03/2009 : 18:08:29
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Well he finally shed last night well throught the night anyway, when I got up this morning his skin was there and also a great big poo lol
I guess the bath done the trick so thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 17:06:56
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| Good news. Was it complete? |
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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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 19:13:10
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| Yeah it was complete, all off in one, when he does finally get round to shedding it seems to come off in one. |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 20/03/2009 : 22:20:39
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| I'm building up a nice collection of sheds now. Nothing more satisfying than when your snake completes a shed in my opinion. I think it tends to suggets that all of the housing conditions are correct and you're doing a good job |
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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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 21/03/2009 : 11:54:16
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| Thanks, It does feel good to think I'm doing things correctly, I'm still nervous, not with him with regards to handling and stuff, just with things like that really long shedding process that hes just done. |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
0.2.0 Mexi Black (no name) |
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Advice please.
