I bought a new ball python at petsmart on 3/14/14. We named him Sampson. I think it's a male. He seems completely healthy and he is eating regularly. This is my first reptile and I'm learning a lot. He is very active day and night and he is completely docile. My bf and I have been preparing for his first shed. I don't know how old he is, but we have had him long enough that he should be shedding soon. He is showing no signs however. His skin isn't becoming dull and his eyes aren't hazy or blue. He's drinking water and his behavior hasn't changed. We have noticed him rubbing his head on his log but nothing else to suggest he will shed soon. Everything I've read says he should shed once a month. I'm just wondering why he hasn't begun this process. Any info on the subject would be very helpful.


Corie Dee