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    Shedding - no problem, but I'm a bit confused.

    'Sup People.

    I'm a proud owner of ball pythons, and all of them is doing well.

    But I do have one question regarding shedding in albinos and snows. How can you tell when an albino and/or snow is in shed?

    I sometimes find a pair of dirty 'socks' here and there but I would like to know whether there are some good indications on an upcoming shed.

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    Re: Shedding - no problem, but I'm a bit confused.

    It is tricky, but their eyes do cloud. You have to look pretty closely, and I miss it a lot as well.
    They also tend to look more dull and slightly 'dirty' just beforehand.
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    Re: Shedding - no problem, but I'm a bit confused.

    Oh yea, it's unmistakable. Well... for albinos that is. Their pattern because significantly subdued prior to shedding. I imagine with snows that it's trickier. Plus, you can tell by behavior most of the time. I won't see my snake if he's in shed. As soon as he's done, he makes it a point to let me know he wants food.

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    Re: Shedding - no problem, but I'm a bit confused.

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    Re: Shedding - no problem, but I'm a bit confused.

    Thanks for the good indications!

    Now I at least have an idea when not to try feeding my ball pythons.

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