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Not eating/About to shed?
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Old 03-22-2009, 03:17 PM   #1
HeatherLegolas
Unhappy Not eating/About to shed?

Help!! My 7 month old corn snake hasn't eaten in 2 weeks (as of tomorrow). I assumed that it was because he's about to shed. His eyes went to the bluish-white color 3 days ago, but it doesn't usually take this long for him to shed after they go blue. I tried to feed him again today (even tho he's blue, i've read mixed opinions on this and I've never had issues with feeding him when he's blue in the past, I do try to stay away from that). Should I be concerned? He's never had feeding/shedding problems in the past and usually does a one-to-two piece shed.

His temperatures are between 80-86 on the top high end and about 75-80 on the bottom high end.

I read something about deydration so I'm a bit panicked. When I took the chance of trying to feed him again today his skin seemed a bit "loose" but I don't know if that was due to deydration or because of his shed. ??????
 
Old 03-22-2009, 05:10 PM   #2
Cat_Eyed_Lady
A 7 month old who is in good shape can go 2 weeks without a problem so no need to panic just yet If you are worried about dehydration you can try putting his head to the water or even soaking in 1/2 inch of water in a container with a lid. Soaking can also help with a shed if he is about to. If I have someone who is blue or going into/coming out of blue, I will try to feed if I have their meal thawed before I notice. So, I would just keep trying to feed him on his normal schedule and try the water tricks if you are worried but I wouldnt be too concerned just yet Good luck with your baby
 
Old 03-22-2009, 07:23 PM   #3
wax32
I wouldn't be worried at all.
 

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