Shedding - Need Help

[ckuhn003]

I've had my BP since August 22nd (close to 2 months) and he has yet to shed. He arrived weighing 196g, has eaten each week and now weights 263g. I started him off on f/t med mice and quickly upped them to large mice (artic mice). Spoke to a breeder yesterday at the local Repticon and he seemed shocked; suggesting that maybe he should be eating rats (which was my reasoning for attending the show). I bought a bunch of f/t rat pups so we'll see this week.

Is this normal for this time period to pass without a shed?




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[SDA]

I would assume it would not be any means for concern. Sounds maybe like you hinted at, to be a growth plateau with the current prey size. I would think then that it would be best to up the size you offer and see if that gets them gaining and growing which then should bring on a shed. Snakes really shed when they need to and not on a set schedule so I guess just see how it goes after a few feedings and see if they go blue. They need to outgrow their current skin so to speak.

[JodanOrNoDan]

It is unusual for one that young but not unheard of. In the picture he looks healthy. I would not be too concerned. Make sure your humidity is good. He should shed soon. Mice vs rats is an economic thing. Everything I have either starts on rats or is converted to rats in short order. It is cheaper to feed rats.

[Joci]

Mine did the exact same thing. I got him in August, and he just shed a couple days ago for the first time since I’ve has him. I wouldn’t worry about it

[ckuhn003]

Thanks everyone. I didn't think it was too much of an issue but this is my 1st snake and everyone has been telling me I should expect a shed every month so I started to question it. Bottom line, he seems to be healthy (eats every week and has been putting on weight).

Here's hoping the transition to rats from mice is a smooth one.