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When are amels in "blue" phase?

JTGoff69

JTGoff69

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Hi,
I've had several corns, but no amels. I now have an amel corn (albino male) and 2 butter striped motleys from Joe Pierce (Great animals by the way if anyone is wondering!). My problem is: I've never had amels and am wondering what to look for when they are preparing to shed?? I know my amel corn (male) is ready just by looking at him since he's been hiding for a few days and he is so dreadfully dull: the butter motley striped female shed about a week ago. But I had no idea the amel was ready to shed since I'm used to the eyes clouding into blue. Any ideas to clue me in?? Thanks! :O) Jenny :dancer:
 
Their eyes go "blue" also, it's just more difficult to see because of their red eyes. The extremely dull appearance is a better indication of impending shed in amels. And it's even tougher to tell when a snow is ready to shed!
 
i have a red/orange kinda amel, and he turned very pale a few days before his shed. he kinda looked white or very very light pink(pale). and his eyes didnt change much color. they looked a little purple. but i couldnt tell by his eyes he was going into shed. but his full-body color. (s)he shed yesterday
 
Thanks Susan, it's been tough, though thankfully my babies have an extemely calm nature! I'm experimenting now as to whether they will feed during their shed phase. (I've fed the two butter motley stripes and am attemptint to feed the amel in shed). The last corn I had was an anytherystic and it was very easy to tell when she was ready to shed. :)
 
Just an update: the amel ate the two pinkies with no reservations whatsoever!! He is a feeding machine! Dull as can be, but apparently hungry, though I fed everybody on Monday. (Only 1 pinkie though, forgot they were of age for 2) All is well here in NC with all my babies. Thanks for every answer you guys are great!
 
great to hear such a happy update - keep up the good work.
On the subject of amels and shedding, one of mine goes very pale and it is completely obvious. With the other I can tell sometimes, and with one I never have a clue other than from behaviour.
 
Hi there!!
My amel looks all dusty, and her eyes go a purple kind of colour.
Her behaviour changes also. She looks sad and just hides all day and night.
However, they are all individuals, so give it time and with daily contact, i'm sure you will get to know when shedding is occuring. :)
 
I can never tell either when my reverse okeete is going to shed..When I have held her she feels a bit different...not as soft or silky. Her eyes have never changed that I can tell but she does hide when she is about to shed..when this happens I try to make sure humidity is up to make it easier for her and so far she has had 2 clean sheds...
 
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