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"Missed" a shed

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  • 07-22-2008, 09:35 PM
    Travic
    "Missed" a shed
    I have an interesting problem. Chester, my ball python, went through the stages if shedding a week ago (pink belly, blue eyes, dull skin) and it all cleared up then...nothing. He never shed. He seems to feel fine( I'm typing this one-handed because he's gripping one arm tightly :) ) Still eating and trying to escape like normal. Humidity/temps are have not changed since previous sheds.

    I tried the soak method in the sticky above and that didn't get the job done either.

    I was going to leave it until he sheds again, but today he developed a white.....rim on the back of his left eye and it worries me that he really needs to shed.

    Help.
  • 07-22-2008, 09:56 PM
    Beardedragon
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    No worrys, bps clear up after turning blue and then shed;)
  • 07-22-2008, 10:17 PM
    Travic
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Beardedragon View Post
    No worrys, bps clear up after turning blue and then shed;)

    Oh I know, but it's been over a week. Shouldn't he have shed already?
  • 07-22-2008, 11:13 PM
    cH@0s
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    maybe that white rim is actually the old skin starting to lift off?
  • 07-22-2008, 11:34 PM
    python.princess
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by cH@0s View Post
    maybe that white rim is actually the old skin starting to lift off?

    That was my thought
  • 07-22-2008, 11:37 PM
    missi182
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    Are you positive there is no shed in the tank (not to insult you) because my bp shed in such a tiny ball (he was about 400 grams) it was rolled up about the size of a dollar and stuck in the top of his flowerpot hide - otherwise just wait and it will come - its not like you can pry it off.
  • 07-23-2008, 07:36 PM
    Travic
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    No I've been checking his tub thoroughly since his blue cleared and I haven't found it.
  • 07-23-2008, 08:06 PM
    Somed00d
    Re: "Missed" a shed
    I have had them go 2 weeks+ after clearing up. Don't worry just enjoy him and he will shed on his own.
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