Quick Shedding Question

This is probably a stupid question, but I think my female baby BP is about to go into her first shed. She is normally always out & about in her tank, but the past few days she just stays inside her hide. Tonight I took her out and noticed that her eyes were extremely cloudy. I figured she was probably close to shedding, so I put her back home. I've also tried to raise the humidty level to ease the shedding process.

These are probably signs of a shed, yes?

I tend to over-obsess over my animals and want to make sure they are okay.

Also, I was planning on feeding her a fuzzy on Wednesday, should I forego that until she sheds? I couldn't get a straight answer on that from the FAQ's.

Thanks...sounds lame but I have learned so much more from you guys than I ever could have from BP websites.

-Kate

yip she is gonna shed propably in 5 days or so.
dont handle her or feed her untill she has finnished shedding...

sounds like its time to shed. i would hold off on feeding. :banana:

Yeah those are signs of shed. Your on the right track by raising humidty. She probably won't eat either until the process is done.

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Originally Posted by elevenphoenix

This is probably a stupid question, but I think my female baby BP is about to go into her first shed. She is normally always out & about in her tank, but the past few days she just stays inside her hide. Tonight I took her out and noticed that her eyes were extremely cloudy. I figured she was probably close to shedding, so I put her back home. I've also tried to raise the humidty level to ease the shedding process.

These are probably signs of a shed, yes?

I tend to over-obsess over my animals and want to make sure they are okay.

Also, I was planning on feeding her a fuzzy on Wednesday, should I forego that until she sheds? I couldn't get a straight answer on that from the FAQ's.

Thanks...sounds lame but I have learned so much more from you guys than I ever could have from BP websites.

-Kate

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no such thing as a stupid question,asking is much better than guessing.to over-obsess means you care and want the best for your for your animals.have fun!

Mine has eaten during shed.

Yup, you got it! Just leave her be for now.

My pastel shed last night- I didn't even know she was in shed (with her it's super hard to tell!) My male pastel is more obvious. Now I know why she didn't eat ;)

There is nothing wrong with offering food during shed. Just keep in mind that each snake is different. I have four and all but one will eat during shed. :gj:

I have some that will eat when full blue and others that wont come out of their hide to feed when in blue. Each animal is different, but it wouldn't hurt to offer, if she refuses then wait til next week. :gj: