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handling a corn during shed

R

Rooka's handler

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I have had my corn for 1 week and she started darkening and yesterday I noticed her eyes are cloudy. She is more docile so I am able to handle her easier, but I was wondering if I should leave her alone.
 
The snakes' natural instinct while blue is to hide out of the sight of predators that would eat them while they are helpless. I always respect this. If, however, I don't know a snake is blue when I take it out for feeding, and I have already thawed the mouse, I go ahead and give the snake a chance to eat if it wants.

Nanci
 
I don't handle too much during shed and blue but I still feed as Deuce always eats no matter what.
 
I tend to leave them alone during shed. But it really depends on the snake. Some are just as "friendly" during as shed, and others pull a 180º and durn vicious during shed. If your snake tolerates being handled, then I don't see a problem with it.
 
I handle mine during shed only when I need to. But, I took Chester out to hold him and noticed his belly was cloudy and he looked dull. He's curled up in my shirt right now though, so I guess its ok. Its dark in there though, and warm, so Im sure he feels secure.
 
I mostly leave my snakes alone when I notice the dulling color and cloudy eyes. I feed them only after the shed is done with. If the mouse/pinkie is already thawed then yes, I give it a go. I simply make sure not to push them too much... I move it round and about their heads. If they want to- they eat. If not, well... I'll bear the "money loss"
 
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