Can you Measure the length of your Snake by its Shed?
Hi,
Like the title states, is it accurate to measure your snake's length using its shed?
My snake just completed its shed and it all came out in one piece, wondering if I can use that to get an estimated length?
If I went based just on that, would I be a little short on length, due to it not being stretched out, or would I be over because the skin sits a bit different on the actual snake?
Thank you!
Re: Can you Measure the length of your Snake by its Shed?
Shed is not an accurate measure of length.
They are usually stretched out and will therefore give a false measurement.
Re: Can you Measure the length of your Snake by its Shed?
This app can measure the length of your snake rather easily and accurately. http://www.serpwidgets.com/main/measure
Re: Can you Measure the length of your Snake by its Shed?
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Originally Posted by
Hamsnacks
Hi,
Like the title states, is it accurate to measure your snake's length using its shed?
My snake just completed its shed and it all came out in one piece, wondering if I can use that to get an estimated length?
If I went based just on that, would I be a little short on length, due to it not being stretched out, or would I be over because the skin sits a bit different on the actual snake?
Thank you!
I heard of a guy putting his snakes in tubes - pipes and making them easier to measure BUT I have no idea what type of tube he used ..
I don't think I've ever seen wide , clear tubing or piping ..
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Re: Can you Measure the length of your Snake by its Shed?
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Originally Posted by
SDA
You are posting in the "arboreal mouth full of fangs" snake section so I am assuming you have a snake that measuring is about as easy as sticking your hand in lava so I would say a complete shed is the easiest you are getting to give an estimate. It's not accurate as it will be shorter than the snake but it should give you an idea.
Lol you got it correct! She's a JCP but I don't think the Shed was accurate, it measured at 8.6 Feet and I don't believe she's that long and that is pretty excessive for a JCP.
But thanks everyone for the tips, going to try some out the next time I take her out and see what I get.
Re: Can you Measure the length of your Snake by its Shed?
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Originally Posted by
SDA
You are posting in the "arboreal mouth full of fangs" snake section so I am assuming you have a snake that measuring is about as easy as sticking your hand in lava so I would say a complete shed is the easiest you are getting to give an estimate. It's not accurate as it will be shorter than the snake but it should give you an idea.
HAHAHAHA sounds about right. Do you think a complete shed would be shorter than the snake or longer from being stretched? Asking for a friend ;)