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  • 02-29-2012, 01:14 AM
    drezden
    Is there something wrong with his eyes?
    They just look different than pictures I see of other people's do these eyes look normal and healthy?

    Right Eye:
    http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/s...9/MontyEye.png

    Left Eye:
    http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/s...61289/eye2.png
  • 02-29-2012, 01:19 AM
    DooLittle
    Re: Is there something wrong with his eyes?
    Looks ok to me, except not sure what the ringish looking thing is, maybe stuck shed/eyecaps? My normal has completely black eyes, where some morphs however, like my pastel, mojave, and bumblebee have different eyes. Lighter, not black, where you can see the pupil.
  • 02-29-2012, 01:25 AM
    cmack91
    the eye in the second pic seems to be popping out
  • 02-29-2012, 01:29 AM
    RobNJ
    Re: Is there something wrong with his eyes?
    Looks like retained eye caps...not a huge deal, just re-check your humidity and give him an extra misting next time he's about to shed, should come right off. It happens sometimes.
  • 02-29-2012, 01:30 AM
    drezden
    When I zoom in on the first picture it looks like there are cracks in his eyes, and that his iris isn't normal. I dunno.
  • 02-29-2012, 01:30 AM
    The Serpent Merchant
    Try raising the humidity a bit, and see if his eyes look a little more "normal"
  • 02-29-2012, 01:40 AM
    RobNJ
    Re: Is there something wrong with his eyes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by drezden View Post
    When I zoom in on the first picture it looks like there are cracks in his eyes, and that his iris isn't normal. I dunno.

    The "cracks" in his eyes are stuck shed, not the end of the world. It's pretty common, an indicator that humidity may be a little low, and an easy fix.
  • 02-29-2012, 01:47 AM
    Foschi Exotic Serpents
    Please remember that they very well may NOT be retained stuck caps. The living caps, which are required, can and do become dented, wrinkled, or cracked if the humidity is too low.

    Don't mess with them. Just raise the humidity in the enclosure to a steady 60% and when you see the signs of the next shed, belly goes pink, eyes go dull, raise it even higher that week until the snake sheds. Around 70 to 75% to ensure a complete shed.

    Add a humid hide if you need to. Then if they are stuck caps, they should come off with no problem.
  • 02-29-2012, 02:03 AM
    drezden
    Thank you everyone for replying
  • 02-29-2012, 02:19 AM
    jsmorphs2
    Re: Is there something wrong with his eyes?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Foschi Exotic Serpents View Post
    Please remember that they very well may NOT be retained stuck caps. The living caps, which are required, can and do become dented, wrinkled, or cracked if the humidity is too low.

    Don't mess with them. Just raise the humidity in the enclosure to a steady 60% and when you see the signs of the next shed, belly goes pink, eyes go dull, raise it even higher that week until the snake sheds. Around 70 to 75% to ensure a complete shed.

    Add a humid hide if you need to. Then if they are stuck caps, they should come off with no problem.


    ^^^This!! :gj:
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