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was eating for 3 straight weeks, then refused
Deac, my Royal Python, was hatched in December 2020; I received him in March. The note from the breeder said that Friday was his feeding day. I skipped the first Friday that I had him, figuring that he might be stressed after being shipped by FedEx. The next 3 Fridays I offered a small/medium mouse that he quickly gobbled up. Yesterday, I offered a mouse not much bigger than the others, but he didn't want anything to do with it. I inspected him, looking for signs of being 'blue'. The only thing I noticed was that his eyes had gone from jet black to grayish blue; is this the first sign that he is indeed getting ready to shed and won't be interested in food until he finishes the shed, or is it something else? I should also note that he pooped on Thursday, one day before I offered the mouse.
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Once he's done shedding- DO check him over to make sure none of the old skin is stuck on- ALWAYS check that eye-caps have come off, and also the tail tip- these can cause damage (harm) if left on, so make sure, & help gently with water if need be. If that happens, we can give you more tips for "how to help"- just ask.
Now that you know he doesn't want to eat in shed, next time don't bother wasting food trying to feed him- just wait.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.
Eric Hoffer (1902 - 1983)
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