Pied's skin feels loose after feeding for the first time in 6 months...

[jsharpie77]

Ok. I'm semi-new to ball pythons, so I haven't seen this before, but I bought a pied about 6 months ago, and it wouldn't eat for me. After trying everything, she finally ate a live African soft fur, and she has eaten the last couple weeks in a row.

Her skin looks loose now, and I'm not sure why. She didn't look stretched when she ate, as the ASF's I fed her were small for her size. I could barely tell it was in her belly.

Is this dehydration? The humidity stays at the proper level in the room, and the temp is right. She has a water bowl but I have never seen her get anywhere close to it.

I have 8 other bp's in the same setting, and they look great. I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right when getting her back on food.

Any ideas? Thanks!

[dr del]

Hi,

Do you mean lose skin like this?



If it is then he is probably coming up to a shed for you.

Make sure the humidity is in the 60-70% range and don't be surprised if he stays hidden until he is done.

Some peoples snakes eat in shed but most of mine will refuse food during the process - I think they know it annoys me.

He should get a pinky cast to his belly as well before his eyes go milky.

If it looks totally different to that pic though try and get us a nice clear picture of it and we will try and help.


dr del