Possible Shed Starting

So, checked on Monty this afternoon and his eyes are an obvious darker, gray color. Isn’t this a sign of an impending shed?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...dc6bd36147.jpg


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Looks like she or he is going into blue

Yup, looks like he's just going into blue.

Thanks! Yea, that’s kinda what I thought. Decided to put a humid hide in there with him to at least bump up the humidity. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7a4dc0ecfa.jpg


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I would be afraid to put that plastic netting I believe I see holding your moss. I can see that being very dangerous. Please use caution, in all sincerity.

To basically guarantee a good shed .... in case you don't know about the process . ..

When the shed process starts they kinda lose their colouration ( apart from Albinos and/or white snakes ) plus their eyes go blue / creamy - then after a few days their colour returns and eyes go clear BUT they won't actually shed the skin for another 2 to 5 or more days . .


At the first stage ( blue eyes and faded colour) - ensure you spray well once a day until you notice the colour returning/ eyes clear and then start misting/spraying two or three times each day until find the skin in a rolled up messy lump in one of the hides .. spray morning , after work and evening.


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Good luck on his first shed with you.

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Originally Posted by Shayne

Thanks! Yea, that’s kinda what I thought. Decided to put a humid hide in there with him to at least bump up the humidity. https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...7a4dc0ecfa.jpg


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Am I the only person seeing plastic netting holding together some of the moss!? That looks extremely dangerous and Could be a lot of trouble if the snake try’s to burrow into it.

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

Am I the only person seeing plastic netting holding together some of the moss!? That looks extremely dangerous and Could be a lot of trouble if the snake try’s to burrow into it.

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I’d agree, ditch the netting if you plan to put that in the tub. You would be surprised what they will try to get into, then stuck in.

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

I would be afraid to put that plastic netting I believe I see holding your moss. I can see that being very dangerous. Please use caution, in all sincerity.

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

Am I the only person seeing plastic netting holding together some of the moss!? That looks extremely dangerous and Could be a lot of trouble if the snake try’s to burrow into it.

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Originally Posted by Dianne

I’d agree, ditch the netting if you plan to put that in the tub. You would be surprised what they will try to get into, then stuck in.

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Sounds good, guys. I did tie both ends tightly which I got the idea from the interwebs but we all know how that can go. Will remove it immediately. Thanks for the concern.

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Originally Posted by RickyNY

Good luck on his first shed with you.

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Thanks, Ricky!

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Originally Posted by Zincubus

To basically guarantee a good shed .... in case you don't know about the process . ..

When the shed process starts they kinda lose their colouration ( apart from Albinos and/or white snakes ) plus their eyes go blue / creamy - then after a few days their colour returns and eyes go clear BUT they won't actually shed the skin for another 2 to 5 or more days . .


At the first stage ( blue eyes and faded colour) - ensure you spray well once a day until you notice the colour returning/ eyes clear and then start misting/spraying two or three times each day until find the skin in a rolled up messy lump in one of the hides .. spray morning , after work and evening.


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Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to explain. It's much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

Am I the only person seeing plastic netting holding together some of the moss!? That looks extremely dangerous and Could be a lot of trouble if the snake try’s to burrow into it.

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Totally agree! The tougher netting used in outdoor gardens is known for snakes getting stuck in & dying (they cannot back out because their directional scales catch)
& while the lighter netting you have around the moss might tear a larger hole for a persistent snake, I wouldn't take a chance, snakes could get stuck or injured.

Just don’t want to see something bad happen, that’s all. Very glad you caught it in time. Would hate to see what could happen if the little guy got determined to push through it or got entangled. Peace ✌️

Not all snakes will use a humid hide, so you will probably also want to mist heavily a few times per day once the eyes clear, as advised a few posts back. :)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Totally agree! The tougher netting used in outdoor gardens is known for snakes getting stuck in & dying (they cannot back out because their directional scales catch)
& while the lighter netting you have around the moss might tear a larger hole for a persistent snake, I wouldn't take a chance, snakes could get stuck or injured.

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Absolutely. I completely agree. It's crazy just how much misinformation there is out there that'll steer you completely wrong, which could sadly result in an unfortunate incident.

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Just don’t want to see something bad happen, that’s all. Very glad you caught it in time. Would hate to see what could happen if the little guy got determined to push through it or got entangled. Peace ✌️

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No problem. Thank YOU for sharing your concern with me.

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Originally Posted by WhompingWillow

Not all snakes will use a humid hide, so you will probably also want to mist heavily a few times per day once the eyes clear, as advised a few posts back. :)

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Got it. I do have a new bottle of "Tropical Mist" I'll be using. Thanks!