Cage cleaning while in shed?

[maausen]

Is cleaning a snake cage acceptable during shed? my viv is getting a little smelly. Last clean maybe 2.5 weeks ago. Of course I spot clean.

[theoremofgoats]

If it's getting yucky, I don't see why not. I've done it. Just keep actual handling to a minimum-snakes can be a little more snippy during a shed cycle, so watch out.

[Artemisace]

I clean my snakes of they're in shed if they need it. I just don't sit there and play with them, a smelly cage needs to be clean. Just my .02

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[Stewart_Reptiles]

You can clean just watch your snake's body movement as they do tend to be slightly more cranky during shed.

[maausen]

Sweet thanks !

[DVirginiana]

Minor handling and stuff during a shed usually won't bother them at all. You don't want to mess with them for an extended period or anything, but handling for maintenance is fine. The only time I actively avoid handling mine is the day after they eat.

[tbowman]

I'll clean the cage whenever it needs it, regardless of whether or not the snake has just fed or is in a shed cycle.

[Mr. Misha]

I'd suggest waiting until they shed and then doing a thorough clean. Mine like to take a giant dump after they shed so that's usually when I do my cleaning. I hate fully cleaning a terrarium just to find a little present a few days later.

[Gerardo]

I clean whenever is necessary. I don't handle them too much while they are in shed but I don't change my routine when it comes to cleaning.

[Gerardo]

I'd suggest waiting until they shed and then doing a thorough clean. Mine like to take a giant dump after they shed so that's usually when I do my cleaning. I hate fully cleaning a terrarium just to find a little present a few days later.

That's true. Whenever my snakes have a sausage butt and I want to handle them I clean their tub. Usually by the next day they will have pooped and I can handle them without worrying about being crapped on.