Weird eyes

My ball python has really weird looking eyes, they look cloudy but not how they would look when hes in shed. It's as if they're kinda scratched? I dont really know. Hes acting a little different too; he refused his last meal which hes never ever done before. Hes still active at night tho. Hes at 1147g so I thought that that could be the reason as to why he stopped eating (1000g wall?). I just dont know why his eyes look weird. His humidity is always between 60-75% and temps r normal: Hot spot: 32C, Ambient 28C and cool side is 24C, Ambient 24C

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Pictures?

U cant really tell in photos, it's really faint. They just dont look as shiny as they normally would be.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c01aa512e9.jpg

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Maybe retained eye-caps? Did you check that everything came off OK when he shed last?

When was the last shed? Sometimes they go into another shed pretty quick: I'd use a small bright flashlight in a dark room (shine across his eyes from the side) to see if any fogginess.

What is the humidity in his enclosure? (maybe dehydration?)

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

Maybe retained eye-caps? Did you check that everything came off OK when he shed last?

When was the last shed? Sometimes they go into another shed pretty quick: I'd use a small bright flashlight in a dark room (shine across his eyes from the side) to see if any fogginess.

What is the humidity in his enclosure? (maybe dehydration?)

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Definitely not, every shed he has had with me has been perfect, I always check for eye caps and the end of the tail especially :) His humidity never gets below 50% but is usually sitting between 60%-75% His last shed was the 8th Feb and theres usually about 3 months between each shed at the minute

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Shed coming...most likely ;) No such thing as a schedule

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Shed coming...most likely ;) No such thing as a schedule

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Okay thank u :) I just thought it was weird cuz it's been like this for about 5 days and his body looks the same

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Hi,

What hides are you using?

My lesser got "scuffed eyes" once from an unglazed terracotta hide. It went away with each shed but then, a few weeks later, it would show up again.

Took me ages to understand the interior of the hide was the problem. :rolleyes:

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Hi,

What hides are you using?

My lesser got "scuffed eyes" once from an unglazed terracotta hide. It went away with each shed but then, a few weeks later, it would show up again.

Took me ages to understand the interior of the hide was the problem. :rolleyes:

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He has exo terra hides which are kinda rough inside but hes had these hides for a while and this is the first time his eyes have been like this. I guess it could be tho, it definitely makes sense!

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It does make sense, & especially if he's isn't noticeably more cloudy now-? If it was an oncoming shed cycle, a few days should tell you one way or the other.

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It does make sense, & especially if he's isn't noticeably more cloudy now-? If it was an oncoming shed cycle, a few days should tell you one way or the other.

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Yea exactly, hes definitely not going into shed :) His eyes have been like this for about a week now and his body hasnt changed colour ir anything like that! So should I change the hides? As I said, hes had them for over a year and this is the first time this has happened [emoji848]

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Yea exactly, hes definitely not going into shed :) His eyes have been like this for about a week now and his body hasnt changed colour ir anything like that! So should I change the hides? As I said, hes had them for over a year and this is the first time this has happened [emoji848]

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I'd consider changing them, or else coating the inside with something smooth, harmless & non-toxic. I'll think on what that might be & get back to you...this takes some brain-storming.

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I'd consider changing them, or else coating the inside with something smooth, harmless & non-toxic. I'll think on what that might be & get back to you...this takes some brain-storming.

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Okay that's great, thank u :)

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This might work, but I've never used it...& they claim it's non-toxic to plants & animals, but they don't always have delicate herps in mind when they think of pets.
Plus, new hides are probably cheaper with no mess, lol...so it depends how much you like the look of your current hides (or the weight of them? plastic hides sometimes
get flipped around because they're lighter weight). If you decide to try something like Flex Seal, try it on a scrap piece of wood or something first, & see if you can smell
ANYTHING after it dries completely...and if you can, don't use it near snakes.

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Originally Posted by Bogertophis

This might work, but I've never used it...& they claim it's non-toxic to plants & animals, but they don't always have delicate herps in mind when they think of pets.
Plus, new hides are probably cheaper with no mess, lol...so it depends how much you like the look of your current hides (or the weight of them? plastic hides sometimes
get flipped around because they're lighter weight). If you decide to try something like Flex Seal, try it on a scrap piece of wood or something first, & see if you can smell
ANYTHING after it dries completely...and if you can, don't use it near snakes.

https://www.flexsealproducts.com/wp-...-1000x1000.jpg
Product Description

From the makers of Flex Seal[emoji2400]
FLEX SEAL [emoji2400] LIQUID is liquid rubber in a can! Now you can brush it on, roll it on, dip it or pour it anywhere you need it!
New Flex Seal Liquid is actually liquid rubber in a can! Now you can brush it, roll it, dip it or pour it anywhere you need a watertight, flexible rubberized coating. New Flex Seal Liquid blocks out air, water and moisture, prevents rust and corrosion, is mildew and chemical resistant, non-hazardous, non-flammable and safe around plants and animals. New Flex Seal Liquid is the easy way to coat, seal, protect and stops leaks fast! It’s perfect for:
Roof’s & Gutters, Ponds & Bird Baths, Basements & Foundations, Tools & Sporting Equipment , Cars, Trucks & Vans, RV’s, Camper’s & Trailers, Boats & Watersports, Projects & Hobbies, And so much more…

Features and Benefits

• Brush on, Roll on, Dip or Pour
• Non Hazardous & Non Toxic
• Safe for Plants & Animals
• Non Flammable & UV Resistant
• Goes On Smooth & Covers Fast
• Seals Out Water, Air & Moisture
• Mildew and Chemical Resistant
• Prevents Rust & Corrosion
• Stops Noise & Vibrations

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Thank u! I'll look into it :)

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