Snake fasting but shed twice?

[anatess]

I was debating whether to put this in the hognose section or just Herps in general. I decided to put it in General Herp as the question may be applicable to any reptile and not just Hognoses.

What I have is a hognose that has not eaten for 6 weeks now. He went into shed the first week he refused food (so about 6 weeks ago). Then today, his eyes are blue again. So, this boggles my inexperienced mind that a snake would grow enough to shed skin when he hasn't eaten a thing. Or maybe I don't understand the reason a snake would shed?

[Oroborous]

A lot of snakes do this and it's completely normal.
I was asking myself the same question when my female BP shed after not eating for over 4 months! I was shocked, but that's just how they do it. She even seemed fatter after that, lol.

[DutchHerp]

My carpet didn't eat for four months but shed anyway.

They don't just shed because they outgrow their old skin, but also because it wears off. They need replacements after a while.

As for your hoggie shedding twice in 6 weeks... not everything happens for a reason. They can go without shedding for a long time (my oct. '08 baby ball hasn't shed for at least 5 weeks, and still no signs) or they can shed a few weeks after their last shed.

[Muze]

They can shed for different reasons (including illness, injury, stress, etc.). Has he fed for you in the past?

[anatess]

They can shed for different reasons (including illness, injury, stress, etc.). Has he fed for you in the past?

Yes he has. Every week for 5 weeks. Doesn't take too long either. I put the rat in and 2 seconds later, he's "latched" on. Hmmm... stress. That could be it...

Okay, I'm going to have to recheck all the husbandry. I did make a vet appointment for next week.