shedding/feeding?

thanks yall, I bought her from a local pet store, NOT PETSMART, poor little girl did not even have a hide and she was under bright lights I felt like I had to buy her, especally after holding her.....Her name is Paisley, my daughter named her.

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Originally Posted by Dabonus

Source on how feeding during shed can lead to problems? Not saying it isn't true, just never heard that before.

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I haven't been able to find a source, I've only heard speculation, but I believe it has something to do with their impaired sight during shed making them especially nervous and flighty, which can result in a regurge (they are unable to make a quick getaway with a big meal in their stomachs).

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Originally Posted by kitedemon

Some snakes will eat during a shed however late in a shed the old skin becomes less elastic and if a large meal was offered the snake may not be able to get the shed over the meal lump and that can lead to all kinds of issues. Generally I don't offer during a shed and if I was too I'd go very small. It is not common at all but it has happened.

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The Barkers (VPI) mention it as a possibility in their book,
Pythons of the World, Vol II: BALL PYTHONS (2006)

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Originally Posted by Maixx

I had this happen with my pastel, ever since I take them off food as soon as they turn opaque. He ended up with this tight band of skin right above his stomach, that I had to cut off he ended up very stressed, and I ended up helping him finish that shed.

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A member here when I commented on that there was a remote risk wrote this reply.

The thread where this came up.

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ling&p=1614348

It is a remote possibility and many do not believe that it is possible at all. Discounting the Barkers (called by USARK as experts in the field) as well as the experience of this member too.

I personally believe that even a one in 100000 chance is too great in this case as the amount of harm by missing a meal perhaps two for a healthy animal is so low to be non existent. The only pressure is the drive to hit breeding size as fast as possible to some that may be worth the slight risk, I not being a breeder don't have a schedule.