Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
You guys are really awesome. Thank you for all your help. Another question from a spazzing new mum here.. I wish I could say it was the last, but knowing me, I'll freak out over something else eventually. :P He's been making funny noises when he presses his face against things(his dinner, my shirt, etc). It's a "pupffffff pupfffff" noise. It never occurs at any other time except when he's got his face pressed against soft, squishie things. Normal noise? Does it mean anything?
Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
sounds like he might have a infection in the face, cousing the skin and flesh to be tender and senstive... just a guess.
Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
Sorry I haven't been back. I've been busy with my Id. He's been fine and all, but now... I have another question!
He's shedding again, four months after his last shed. Is this normal for his age? I can't seem to find any information about how often ball pythons shed.
Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
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Originally Posted by Parasite Eva
Sorry I haven't been back. I've been busy with my Id. He's been fine and all, but now... I have another question!
He's shedding again, four months after his last shed. Is this normal for his age? I can't seem to find any information about how often ball pythons shed.
There isn't really a shedding schedule. There are many factors that will affect when they shed, such as growth rate, injuries or other health issues, mites, reproductive functions (esp with females).
4 months doesn't seem out of line at all though.
Steve
Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
Oh hell, that's a typo. I'm so exhausted today. I think I was trying to say four weeks and one month at the same time.
It has been four WEEKS since his last shed. Please forgive my lapse into stupidity. *headdesk*
Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
4 weeks seems a little soon for a mature male. But, again, there are lots of things that can influence shedding. Does he have or has he had any injuries? Is he putting on weight? I would assume that he probably doesn't have mites, but thats something to watch for too. It may be absolutely nothing to worry about!
Steve
Re: Information, aka Eva's a N00b.
I have seen no injuries or mites, but I think he is getting bigger. Thank you for the help. It was just a little odd to see him in the blue so soon!
