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Shedding

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  • 01-02-2011, 03:50 PM
    greenmamba
    Shedding
    How often does a juvenile Mexican Black King snake shed it's skin?

    What are the signs and what action do I need to take please?

    Thank you.
  • 01-02-2011, 06:21 PM
    shelliebear
    I've never owned kingsnakes but I do own a cornsnake.
    Before she sheds, which is usually once every month/month and a half, her colors will turn very dull. She is normally a bright red color but during the first phase of the shedding process she turns a dull pink.
    I don't think corns or kingsnakes get pink bellies, but you could look for it as a sign.
    After the dull phase has begun, a few days later their eyes will turn blue.
    A few days after that the blue will clear up from their eyes...and a few days after that they will shed.
    Like I said, I've never owned a kingsnake, but I think the process is pretty much the same for most snakes. :)
    Don't worry too much about how often yours sheds. They all kind of go at their own pace, I think.
    Shellie
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