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MexxUK
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 14/04/2009 : 18:38:20
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Hi all
I am new to keeping snakes and have recently got a 5 year old Florida King (Gomez  ).
He shed recently but has a ring of old skin still around one of his eyes.
Can anyone give me any advice as to whether this will go naturally or will I need to do something about it, and if so what?
Anyu assistance would be greatly appreciated.  |
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/04/2009 : 19:19:44
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If it's a retained eye cap it's unwise to leave it really, but it depends how easy it is to get it off?
If you think you can do it safely and simply, then you can try to use a damp cotton bud on it to see if you can lift it up and off. If not, best go and see either a decent shop owner, someone with a lot of experience or a vet who should be able to get it off for you.
Bathing your snake may help too. |
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MexxUK
Snake Mite
5 Posts |
Posted - 14/04/2009 : 19:27:40
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| I don't think it's an eye cap, it looks like it's circling the eye. He is not eating either, whould that be the reason? |
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MexxUK
Snake Mite
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Posted - 14/04/2009 : 19:42:52
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as I have no idea what I am looking at have included a pic
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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 15/04/2009 : 18:33:02
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It does look like a retained eyecap to me. I would try and get it off.  |
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MexxUK
Snake Mite
5 Posts |
Posted - 15/04/2009 : 19:57:47
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| Thanks Kazerella all sorted!! |
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 15/04/2009 : 21:32:52
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| Got a feeling that photo might get nicked |
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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Kazerella
King Snake Admin
United Kingdom
1512 Posts |
Posted - 19/04/2009 : 21:19:41
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oooh am I allowed MexxUk?
It would look good on the care sheet |
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/04/2009 : 22:25:16
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| regardless of species it's a great pic for all the caresheets! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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Shedding Question...
