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Old 05-18-2008, 04:50 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Hognose shedding question

Sorry to be the odd one out, but I don't think it's right. My experience with Heterodon is limited, but when scales slough off individually in any species, this is a failed shed. A few hours in a 'wet-bag' would assist in sloughing, and that's what I would do at this point. I would say that skin should have come off some days ago. When he does come out of it just check that the 'spectacles' (eye caps) have sloughed too.
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