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He didn't shed the last......

reptile_addict

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Fluffy is about 20" and he just shedded. He didn't shed the last 4 inches. Also is there any place that they like to drop there sheds off? I know he shedded but I just can't seem to find it.
 
reptile_addict said:
Fluffy is about 20" and he just shedded. He didn't shed the last 4 inches. Also is there any place that they like to drop there sheds off? I know he shedded but I just can't seem to find it.


Is the skin still on him? If it is, you need to get it off. Let me know. It's really simple..
 
Is it a tall critter keeper or a short one? the reason I ask is because I keep alot of my younger snakes in short kritter keepers from time to time. The small one is about the size of a shoebox, and the large one is a little larger than a 10 gallon (in floor space) Both of them also have sopts for those little lights too. If he's in the tall large, you could probably keep him in it until he hits about yearling size. If he's in the short large you could keep him in there until he hits about 2 feet. Most screen lids for 20 gallons have 2 pieces to the frame and the screen normally fits sandwiched in between the frame. Not all are like that though, so check to see if yours is different.

Check all hides and under the substrate for the shed. It may be in pieces since he didn't shed the last 4 inches or so. If you use aspen, sometimes its hard to find. Dig around pretty good and it should turn up. If not, he may have eaten it. There was another thread posted not too long ago about a snake accidently eating its shed, but it could still be a possibility.
 
Thanks, It is a tall one. He is only 20" so not to big yet. The screen lid has 2 pieces and then you take out these 4 metal bar things to get the ripped screen out. The new screen won't fit in there right for some reason. It is the aluminum heavy screen so maybe the lighter screen?
 
it might need a lighter one. One thing that I've used for fixing screens in window screening. Its not aluminun, but it is strong enough to hold my female adult BP, so it should work for you too. Just make sure that there's not gaps in it and the bars are secured.
 
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