First signs of shed?

If I'm not mistaken, I think Lilo's belly looks a little pink. This will be her first time shedding with me, fingers crossed. She's been super shy the last few days but I haven't seen blue eyes yet...

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That's how mine usually starts. You'll see her skin get a dull look and this will most likely bring on the "blue" phase. The duration is completely dependent on your snake. Then she'll look completely normal again which is also dependent on your snake. Bump your humidity up to at least 70% for the duration of the shedding cycle. Good luck!


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Thanks, I'm so excited.

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Once the blue phase passes expect to find shed anywhere from 3-5 days after. I've also completely missed the blue phase in my snakes before and even missed the shed cycle completely but that's only been with the corns. The pink belly is a good sign but I always look at their colors and if it looks faded or dark for example on my pastel then I know shed is imminent.

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If I'm not mistaken, I think Lilo's belly looks a little pink. This will be her first time shedding with me, fingers crossed. She's been super shy the last few days but I haven't seen blue eyes yet...

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If we are talking about a Ball python / Royal Python one of the first signs for me is they simply stop coming out at night , so no exploring their surroundings or climbing in the branches in the evening ... This may sound weird or foreign to any who keep them in a RUB with no branches and just a hide or two .


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I'd agree with all the above. No night time exploring, usually staying in the hot side hide. Starts with a slightly pink belly, then onto dull coloring, followed by "blue eyes" then oddly enough they look kind of back to their self, after this point you should expect a shed. As long as humidity is 60-80% I've always seen complete sheds with my BP. Best of luck!

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If I'm not mistaken, I think Lilo's belly looks a little pink. This will be her first time shedding with me, fingers crossed. She's been super shy the last few days but I haven't seen blue eyes yet...

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Yup, the pinkish belly is usually a good indicator that the snake is in shed. Bump your humidity and as long as your husbandry has been good to this point you should be seeing a nice, one-piece shed anywhere from 3-8 or 9 days from now. My BP always goes through the entire shed process and sheds on the 4th day, but he's on the quick side of the spectrum. My other snakes are always at least 6 days.

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If we are talking about a Ball python / Royal Python one of the first signs for me is they simply stop coming out at night , so no exploring their surroundings or climbing in the branches in the evening ... This may sound weird or foreign to any who keep them in a RUB with no branches and just a hide or two .


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She is a BP and I did notice that she's not been interested in exploring for going on 3 days which isn't like her. She doesn't seem especially dull yet but I'm just gonna give her time and keep the humidity a little higher while I wait. She's probably tired of my hovering at this point lol

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She is a BP and I did notice that she's not been interested in exploring for going on 3 days which isn't like her. She doesn't seem especially dull yet but I'm just gonna give her time and keep the humidity a little higher while I wait. She's probably tired of my hovering at this point lol

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Just remember, when they start going blue and are totally blue, they can't see anything so they will be more nervous than usual. Bumping up the humidity and checking as needed is the best way to go.

Thanks. Yeah I definitely don't want to spook her once she's blue, she's been so sweet and I like this whole no-tagging streak were on lol.

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Thanks. Yeah I definitely don't want to spook her once she's blue, she's been so sweet and I like this whole no-tagging streak were on lol.

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Keeping handling to an absolute minimum throughout the entire shedding process is definitely in the best interest of the animal. Their vision is altered throughout the process, and as said above, they are basically temporarily blind and therefor nervous and defensive. I'm yet to have any issues with my BP, but my King turns into an absolute JERK the whole time he's in shed. Not that I think you'll get tagged while your snake is in shed, but if you want to keep the streak going, it'll be best for you to leave her alone until after she sheds.

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Keeping handling to an absolute minimum throughout the entire shedding process is definitely in the best interest of the animal. Their vision is altered throughout the process, and as said above, they are basically temporarily blind and therefor nervous and defensive. I'm yet to have any issues with my BP, but my King turns into an absolute JERK the whole time he's in shed. Not that I think you'll get tagged while your snake is in shed, but if you want to keep the streak going, it'll be best for you to leave her alone until after she sheds.

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Spot on post !

My Kings are a nightmare in shed mode :)

She started blue yesterday and is even bluer today. Anticipation building lol.

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She started blue yesterday and is even bluer today. Anticipation building lol.

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Just a few more days!

It's been 5 days since she went blue and she hasn't left her hide as far as I can tell. I check on her at least once a day to make sure she's warm and breathing but leave her alone besides that. Humidity is around 80. It's still normal for her to be hiding 24/7 right?

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Yes .. About average I'd say tbh

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It's been 5 days since she went blue and she hasn't left her hide as far as I can tell. I check on her at least once a day to make sure she's warm and breathing but leave her alone besides that. Humidity is around 80. It's still normal for her to be hiding 24/7 right?

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Nothing to worry about. She'll shed when she's ready. My guess is you'll all of a sudden see her in her other hide and that will be a good indication that she has shed. If this is the case, I'm predicting a rolled up shed in the hide she has been staying in...and probably another little "present" for you :D

Seven days after blue, she shed!! All in one piece!

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Nothing to worry about. She'll shed when she's ready. My guess is you'll all of a sudden see her in her other hide and that will be a good indication that she has shed. If this is the case, I'm predicting a rolled up shed in the hide she has been staying in...and probably another little "present" for you :D

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She sure did leave it balled up in the hide and a little present for me lol. Found her laying on top her hide (most satisfied with herself if you'll allow the anthromophozing for just a bit lol) I am sooo happy it all came off and she's back to her usual behavior with a lovely new outfit 😁

Here's a little progression. The last 2 pics are with and without flash. The rest are no flash and natural light. I'm still working on my picture taking skills lol
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Awesome!! She looks great!!! I always get that "proud poppa" feeling when one of mine has a perfect shed.:gj:

How do you stretch out the old skin without breaking it?

Gorgeous snake by the way. Omg


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One of mine goes into her hide and doesn't come out until she sheds unless I offer food. The other one just kinda goes blue and sheds. No real change in behavior. Not much drama compared to the other who acts like she is being tortured. lol If snakes could talk she would be saying "Woe is Me, Woe is Me"