Thread: Squishy Snake??
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Old 06-21-2008, 11:01 AM   #2
Raiyne
After some searching I found a website about snake shedding that said this:

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To aid the snake in separating the old skin from the new, glands in the body secrete a fluid which runs between the two layers including under the eyecap.
Fluid in between two layers of skin would definately explain the way she felt and the sorta squishy noise as well. If she's just starting to get the fluid under the skin, then her eyes would be getting milky very soon. That makes sense to me. According to the site, the snakes developing skin is extremely fragile so it recommended as little handling during the shed process as possible. I'll watch her closely over the next few days to see if I notice any color changes.