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    Hey everyone,

    So the last time I actually saw my BP out and roaming was March 05 when I offered a meal (that he didn’t take). I noticed he was starting to go into shed (getting dull). This makes sense as his last shed was late September/early October 2020. However, he hasn’t moved from his cool side at all. I know they are nocturnal creatures but might I also add that I’m a college student up late doing work most nights till 1-2. So I would assume I would seem him at some point to go warm up,etc. I know the shedding process can take up to a couple weeks... so I guess my question is when should I lift his hide and check in him or just wait it out?

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    It won't hurt anything to look in on him, but snakes in shed usually do prefer the cool side & he's probably just about ready to finish his shedding anyway. Your call. I hope you've checked to see that his humidity is at a good level now, & you might give his home a misting anyway.
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 03-18-2021 at 12:44 AM.
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    Ok thanks! I’ve been keeping an eye on it misting in morning and evening keeping it around upper 50s to 65%

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