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Question On Shedding/Growth

Bekah

Bekah

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Hello everyone! I have a question on shedding and growth. My snake last shed on June 12th. I had him/her for a little over a week when this occurred. My snake is now displaying signs of shedding once again (bluish haze in eyes) and it's now July 1st. Is this normal? Could it be due to "growth spurts".

I've mentioned before that I have no idea on how old this snake is but s/he's at least 3 feet long and was eating feeder mice once a week when I got him/her. The snake seemed hungry after processing his meal so I was feeding him every 4-5 days. But after every meal s/he seemed to be looking for more, so on Monday June 27th I decided to see if the snake would be interested in consuming 2 feeders. After thoroughly consuming the first mouse, I offered the second which was quickly gobbled up. Afterwards s/he seemed much more content and was promptly put back in the viv for a good night's rest (and digestion). I don't want to over feed, and the snake hasn't regurgitated, but I'd like a little input on what the rest of you think.

I'm assuming feeding habits are going to factor into how often a corn sheds. Am I correct on this?

Also, just to let you know, this snake is by no means overweight. Looks fit like most of the other snake pics I've seen posted on this site. Any input/advice/thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks all!
 
Well I really have no room to say but what i have been reading about cornsnakes (I'm getting my first soon) that the more often you feed your corn snake the faster/more they grow... and maybe its just growing fast from eatting a lot so its shedding more...

I might be wrong because I am just repeating what I've been reading but that would be my guess... Idk if its normal becuase like I said i dont even have mine yet :cry:

-Steve
 
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I've got one who is just over a year old and about 24 inches long and she sheds once a month like she is on a schedule. We've had her just over 6 months and yesterday she had her 6th shed. I can almost set my watch by her.
Peace
Paul
 
Thanks for the info/input guys.

Does anyone else out there have any advice/thoughts/input/information on my above posted question?
 
i have nothing to say except that i think it is completely normal. sometimes i feel like as soon as i take the skin out of one of my snakes cage they shed again. Its just that they're growing faster since they are little but it will slow down when they get older
 
Sometimes they will shed for other reasons. Check your snake for signs of mites or injury. If they have any injuries, sometimes it is the skin trying to get new skin. Plus you want to check it for any sign of fungus or other weird skin diseases.
 
Thanks again for the input.

To Sue: There are no mites or injuries. But that's some info that I will definitely keep in mind for any "suspicious sheddings"!

I guess I'm just a bit suprised that he's shedding so soon because he is not what I'd deem a little snake...he's not huge either but I figured him in at over a year old and I thought once they reached that age they didn't shed as much...not that the shedding bothers me...I have 2 German Shepherds that shed everyday year long!!! LOL!

Any idea on how to guesstimate the age of a snake...please don't tell me to count scales! LOL! Just kidding! Have a great day all!
 
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