My snake is bleeding from her *ahem* lower regions...

[Mindibun]

My girl just shed with me. Literally WITH me, like in the bed with me >_< I didn't even realize she was in shed.

Anyway, I noticed there was some blood on the tail end of the shed skin, so I picked up her tail and there was a tiny bit of blood there. Is that normal? I mean, I didn't think female snakes got that once a month bit.

I just covered her up. I'm awaiting instructions.

[xdeus]

Normal. It's not a "once a month thing", but just a little bleeding when the skin separates from the cloacal area.

[Gooseman]

If she sheds once a month it is... but for completely different reasons... lol

[Mindibun]

-lol- ok, thanks guys. there's just never been blood on the shed before.

[Noek]

funny i just got done reading this

7. I noticed blood near the vent after a shed! Is this normal?

This type of bleeding is not uncommon. Some snakes are "rough" on themselves during shed. Because the skin inside the vent is rather tender, sometimes tearing can occur during a shed. This is not anything to be concerned about unless the bleeding does not stop within a few hours. If the bleeding does not stop or seems severe, an immediate vet visit is warranted.