she got me & shed ??

[sporty02]

so tonight i was soaking my female because she had a little shed left on her head from 2 weeks ago and i wanted to get if off well when i was done i was hoding her and she was crawling around then stopped and took a big POO right in my lap it was pretty nasty. ok so she shed like 2 weeks ago or so and she looks like she is gonna shed again soon her eyes are blue and she is a little dull can she shed again this soon? she eats once a week a weaned rat she is about 2 foot long and 3 inches around.

[Vypyrz]

Congratulations on your little present. It's such a bonding experience. As for the shedding. There have been people post about this before, so it's not completely uncommon. Really, the only thing I can think of that causes it is a growth spurt. Hopefully some of those who have experience with this will jump in...

If you aren't already doing it, it is a good idea to keep accurate records of your snakes feeding, defecation, shed and growth rates. That way you can have a clearer picture of your snakes tendencies and habits.
Rob

[sporty02]

i ask because she normally sheds once a month but i just changed her over from mice to rats and they are considerably larger than the mice she was eating. i am just wondering if she is gonna shed again or if she is getting sick nothing other than the rats has changed in ver six months

[Vypyrz]

I wouldn't really be too concerned yet, especially if you recently increased her food size. IF she keeps doing it repeatedly within a week or two of each other, then it might time to look for other causes. That's why it important track all of that stuff...


Rob

[BOWSER11788]

i've been crapped on by all my animals, mabye that says somthing bout me, lol, but after i started keeping better records i never had that problem again

[j_h_smith]

It's a simple rite of passage. Your snake feels comfortable enough in your lap to do this nasty deed.

Congrats,
Jim Smith

[Danounet]

An increase in meal size will cause a growth spur sometimes, hence the constant shed. It should go back to normal after a few sheds. Take some pictures of your BP, you will notice the difference later

[sporty02]

thanks guys i just wondered if it was possible to shed that much i just want to make sure she is healthy if her body hadnt dulled out too i would have been real worried about her eyes being blue and cloudy then