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    what the heck!!

    what is this? just noticed this today



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    Re: what the heck!!

    Possibly part of an eyecap. See what it looks like after the next shed, I wouldn't worry about it too much.

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    Re: what the heck!!

    both his eye caps where on his last shed, about 2 weeks ago

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    Re: what the heck!!

    Looks like he is growing an eyelid lol does he move his eye like normal?

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    Re: what the heck!!

    I have seen that on some of my snakes. I believe it is just part of the eye.

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    Re: what the heck!!

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    Looks like he is growing an eyelid lol
    Reminds me of a cat's "third eyelid," which usually comes out when they have an infection or cut... protects the eye from further damage until it heals. One of my old cats had a permanent third eyelid, due to an accident (poked his eye on something) as a kitten. Not sure if that has anything to do with snakes, but it's possible!
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    Re: what the heck!!

    It is part of a retained eyecap, possibly from a previous shed. Don't worry about it, and don't try to do anything with it - because you can cause more damage than good. It will go away with a future shed.

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    Re: what the heck!!

    it doesnt seem to be bothering him, i dont see him rubbing or anything

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