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KITKAT · 12-28-2006, 09:11 AM

Hi

Congrats on the new snake, and welcome to the forum!

Now that your baby has cloudy eyes, it will take a few days for the eyes to clear and the skin to begin to slough off. She will need something rough to rub against to start the shedding process... a climbing branch, a rock, etc.

Not eating during the cloudy eye stage is normal for many snakes. I have had a few that continue to eat, but many stop for a few days.

It is good to have the cage dry, but to have a moist spot in one corner of the cage. I like to take a margarine tub and cut a small hole in one of the bottom corners, using a hot knife. Try to avoid any jagged edges.

I put a moistened and slightly crumpled paper towel inside, and snap the lid back on. If the humidity in the cage is OK, your snake may not use this, but if she needs higher humidity, she may go in and rub around in the paper towel.

Once the shed is finished, take out the skin and look it over closely. See if it looks complete, and whether the eye caps are included. If not, come back to the forum for help.

After her shed, your snake should have enhanced colors for awhile. It is the best time for photos!

12-28-2006, 09:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
KITKAT Old and wise snake Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 919	Re: first shed... Hi Congrats on the new snake, and welcome to the forum! Now that your baby has cloudy eyes, it will take a few days for the eyes to clear and the skin to begin to slough off. She will need something rough to rub against to start the shedding process... a climbing branch, a rock, etc. Not eating during the cloudy eye stage is normal for many snakes. I have had a few that continue to eat, but many stop for a few days. It is good to have the cage dry, but to have a moist spot in one corner of the cage. I like to take a margarine tub and cut a small hole in one of the bottom corners, using a hot knife. Try to avoid any jagged edges. I put a moistened and slightly crumpled paper towel inside, and snap the lid back on. If the humidity in the cage is OK, your snake may not use this, but if she needs higher humidity, she may go in and rub around in the paper towel. Once the shed is finished, take out the skin and look it over closely. See if it looks complete, and whether the eye caps are included. If not, come back to the forum for help. After her shed, your snake should have enhanced colors for awhile. It is the best time for photos! __________________ KitKat "Acts of kindness should never be random."