Bleeding associated with Shedding?

[SGExotics]

Hi guys, my spider ball python just finish shedding a few minutes ago, and right next to his shed was a small dot of blood... Im a bit worried and not sure if he injured himself, does this usually happen??? ill try to get pics up soon, but my camera just died..

[babygerl3094]

yeah its normal.. mine does it everytime they shed...

[Pandora]

If it's not a huge gash and doesn't continue to bleed, he may have just scratched himself a bit while breaking the loose skin.
Do you have any accessories that may be too sharp?

[dr del]

Hi,

On mine it tends to come from the delicate skin around the vent. As long as it is a small amount and doesn't continue to bleed it's nothing to worry about.


dr del

[SGExotics]

If it's not a huge gash and doesn't continue to bleed, he may have just scratched himself a bit while breaking the loose skin.
Do you have any accessories that may be too sharp?

lol nope, i only have a clay hide, and small waterdish which is smooth, the bleeding looked like it was coming from his vent ...
Thanks for the reply

[SGExotics]

Hi,

On mine it tends to come from the delicate skin around the vent. As long as it is a small amount and doesn't continue to bleed it's nothing to worry about.


dr del

Thankyou! I feel releived now Yea, thats exactly where the bleeding was from! but it doesnt seem to be bleeding anymore, just two small dots.
Thanks for the reply!