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    Being impatient.

    It's been about 2 weeks since I noticed my snake was starting the shedding process.
    She got a pink belly, started hiding nonstop. She went blue and then cleared back up... And nothing. It's been about 3 or 4 days since she cleared back up and she's still just hiding. Is this how long is usually takes?? I'm worn out hahaha


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    When was the last time she ate?

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    It depends on the snake and the conditions, but yes - they do clear up before they shed and yes, it can take a few days. My advice is to make sure your husbandry is on point, sit back, relax, and enjoy not having to do much until she does her thing.
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    I think you answered your own question in your title, and Eric gave you the reassurance that you were looking for.

    As long as your humidity is, and has been good, she will shed when she is ready.

    Two things that seem to trigger a shed in a snake that is ready to go are eating and handling. If she eats or if you take her out and handle her for 20-30 min, she will very likely shed within 12-24 hours (again, if your humidity is good). I assume that it has to do with causing them to become more aware of the skin that needs to go by virtue of stretching and moving; however, with that shed will almost certainly come another gift shortly thereafter, so why be in a hurry?

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    Maybe this will give you your fix

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    Re: Being impatient.

    Thank you everybody. I didn't think she would eat while she was in the process so it's been 2 weeks today.
    I'll get her out tonight and see if maybe that'll do it. It's my first snake and her first time so I'm new to it. I just miss seeing her out and about..
    My humidity is about 55-60% which I know is low, but I put some moss in a hide to compensate for it.


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    I have been missing my newest snake too as he has been hiding while getting ready to shed.. waiting sometimes just sucks. I'm sure she'll be fresh and beautiful in a day or two.
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