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First shed!

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  • 03-05-2017, 02:49 PM
    Cadance
    First shed!
    I have a few questions about shedding. I think Mal is going to start shedding because his colours dulled, his eyes look cloudy and he isn't exploring like he usually does in his enclosure. Tomorrow is usually when I feed him, so do I skip this feeding? His eyes have looked semi clouded for two days and mainly around his tail is where it looks the most dull. I have been refering to this forum (https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...edding-Process) to make sure he is on track, but is there anything I should lookout for? Any tips? I have his humidity at high 50's to 60 for now. Is that too high ? Should I make his enclosure a bit warmer or cooler? I don't want to mess anything up, it's his first shed with me! Should I do anything to his enclosure to make it better? (move a plant closure to the opening of his hide so it's more closed off or something) He has fresh water everyday. Should I refrain from changing his water every day so I don't disturb him ?

    If this means anything to the process, he is 22 inches long, about 275 grams, 8 months, eats well (f/t weaned rats), and has a bit of an attitude. (And super freaking precious. I love him so much)
  • 03-05-2017, 03:13 PM
    tttaylorrr
    Re: First shed!
    go ahead with the scheduled feeding: my Yellow has never been a good feeder during sheds but i still offer.

    keep your humidity above 65% to help your baby have a perfect shed. i keep my humidity around 70% when i notice the shedding process.

    leave the temp as is, change the water if it needs changing.

    as for a tip: i use wet sphagnum moss to bump the humidity. you just soak a handful, squeeze out the excess, and place in their hides.

    good luck! 😀
  • 03-05-2017, 03:22 PM
    Craiga 01453
    ^^^ Yup, what tttaylorrr said ^^^
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