SSSara
Gotta love em!
Hey everyone! I havent been on the forum in a while because the baby cornsnake i had unfortunately died... i was, of course, very disappointed, but i dont feel too bad because all the other snakes from the same litter also died under the care of more experienced snake handlers. Now, I am taking care of a full grown, gorgeous creamcicle cornsnake from the Living Lab at my school for the summer. We had no problems with her in the Lab, but now, a couple of problems have arisen that i need some help with!
The day I brought her home, just over a week ago, she had started to shed, so I knew she wouldn't want to eat, so I didnt try. But, the shed was lasting a long time, and was not going very well. It was very dry, and wouldnt come easily off her, despite keeping the tank at a very good humidity. The temps in the tank are around 90°, and she has a rather large water bowl. I also spray the tank several times a day. At first, I decided to just let the shed run its course, but after a few days with no change, I spent almost an hour carefully removing all the dead skin I could. There is still a section about 3 inches long near her head that wont come off. I would assume that the tank is still not humid enough, but heres the kicker - she has started to wheeze a little bit... I've researched that this could mean the tank is a little TOO humid... so whats the deal??
Could it be the stress of coming to a new home, or is something wrong with my snake?? (if gender possibly has anything to do with it, I call the snake a "she" but i really dont know what it is). Any advice would be appreciated!
-Sara
The day I brought her home, just over a week ago, she had started to shed, so I knew she wouldn't want to eat, so I didnt try. But, the shed was lasting a long time, and was not going very well. It was very dry, and wouldnt come easily off her, despite keeping the tank at a very good humidity. The temps in the tank are around 90°, and she has a rather large water bowl. I also spray the tank several times a day. At first, I decided to just let the shed run its course, but after a few days with no change, I spent almost an hour carefully removing all the dead skin I could. There is still a section about 3 inches long near her head that wont come off. I would assume that the tank is still not humid enough, but heres the kicker - she has started to wheeze a little bit... I've researched that this could mean the tank is a little TOO humid... so whats the deal??
Could it be the stress of coming to a new home, or is something wrong with my snake?? (if gender possibly has anything to do with it, I call the snake a "she" but i really dont know what it is). Any advice would be appreciated!
-Sara