Is my ball python about to shed?
I just got my first baby ball python a little under a month ago, and she has yet to shed. A few days ago she got "eye caps" and her skin has dulled. Aside from this, the skin around her neck is slightly baggy... Is this something I should be worried about? I've been giving her a short bath for the past few days, and she has a fairly large, constantly filled water bowl, so I don't think it's dehydration. She has also been eating regularly. Are these the signs she's about to shed?
Is my ball python about to shed?
Yes mate, she is about to shed, nothing to worry about. When they are about to shed their belly gets kind of pink, and their eyes get cloudy, thats how you know your snake is about to shed.
Cheers
Re: Is my ball python about to shed?
Thank you!! I just wanted to double check and make sure. About how long does it take before/during shedding?
Re: Is my ball python about to shed?
Keep the humidity up in her enclosure. In a day or two, you should see a nice little ball of sloughed skin.
Re: Is my ball python about to shed?
You can add a nice clump of damp moss to one of her hides, or just plain keep up on the misting for a few days. With a spike in humidity, in a few days to a week you should see a nice little shed skin in there!
-Jen