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    Shedding questions

    Two quick things, should I handle my ball while in shed and should I feed him while in she, his eyes turned blueish yesterday

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    Your risk of getting bit is higher during shedding. It's a stressful process and they really should be left alone while shedding. You can offer food, but none of mine ever take it while shedding, so I just wait until after they are done now.
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    Re: Shedding questions

    Quote Originally Posted by Casillas_Brian View Post
    Two quick things, should I handle my ball while in shed and should I feed him while in she, his eyes turned blueish yesterday

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    I just leave em alone. Most times they don't want to eat anyway, and don't look too happy.
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    Re: Shedding questions

    X3 leave them alone none of mine will eat and are in general grumpy while shedding
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    Thanks for the info guys, yeah he hasn't really been too active lately

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    Same here I'd also add that there is a slight risk of feeding during shed. most of mine would but i don't offer. The risk is that the soon to be shed skin is not as elastic as the it normally was and that a lump of food can cause the shed to get stuck as it cannot pass over the enlarged area. It is easier to avoid the issue but simply not feeding.

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