Really, really long time since shedding

[Stefan-A]

I don't know how old Jiffy is, but he's only about 10 inches long, so can't be an adult. Same advice?

I did have second thoughts because of that fact, but as long as the snake isn't looking thin, there isn't much to worry about. Of course it could also be a symptom that something is slowing down the snake's growth rate and the prime suspect would then be a "stowaway".

[Jeff B]

I'm wondering if a shed didn't occur that is hidden, i.e. burried in the substrate in a tight wad, sometimes they end up that way rather than on the surface all stretched out? because typically they will shed after brumation, especially after feeding a few times. Take a good look in the enclosure, and if you have already changed substrate since then, perhaps a shed was already discarded.

[Jeff B]

either way probably nothing to worry about as long as he is feeding regularly and active and alert.

[thinkmore]

I'm wondering if a shed didn't occur that is hidden, ....

Yeah, that's what we were thinking, Jeff. There are lots of places to hide things in there, but we've searched pretty diligently and found nothing. He could still have pulled a trick on us!

[thinkmore]

I did have second thoughts because of that fact, but as long as the snake isn't looking thin, there isn't much to worry about. Of course it could also be a symptom that something is slowing down the snake's growth rate and the prime suspect would then be a "stowaway".

Hmm, that's what I was worried about. I don't think he looks excessively thin, but maybe we better take a pic and get your opinion. He has grown very little, all things considered, and especially compared with how Rook grew. Perhaps a "stowaway" could be digesting part of his food, thus the virtually nonexistent poops? Is that possible?