Just curious about something.....

[L.West]

My female bp that has been fasting for the past 6 months - went into shed last night - I was sort of shocked because she certainly hasn't grown at all in the past 6 months since she wouldn't eat anything - is this normal for them to shed during a long fast??

Is the shedding process hard on the snake?? I worry because she has got to be weak/rundown from not eating for all this time - I just wondered if this shedding process would take its toll on her.

Also, could this impending shed possible kick start her back on to eating??

[Wh00h0069]

Some of mine have shed during a fast. I have also noticed that this sometimes entices them to eat. I usually try to feed them a weaned or pup live rat right after their shed to get them going again. Good luck.

[L.West]

Thanks WooHoo - I will watch for her to shed out and then attempt to feed her that evening - that would be awesome if she would eat.

[cschub13]

My female normal had been fasting for nearly 5 months and then she shed as well. But when she did I thought she looked for lively and aware. So I decided to try and feed her, it took her a few minutes but she finally ate!!

Maybe you could have the same luck.

[L.West]

thanks cschub13 for that input - I sure hope I have some luck in getting her to eat again.

I had just scheduled a vet appt for her for tomorrow and then she goes into shed - something that hasn't happened for 7months - that was really odd. I cancelled the vet visit until after I see if she will resume eating again or not.

If not, off to the vet she will go for a checkup.

[cschub13]

No problem. Good luck.

[barres]

We're all hoping for the best right along with you.