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Reason for "Clearing Up"
My Ball Python is in shed and I was wondering why Ball Pythons get so dull and clear up. It's kind of weird and I don't see the reason or cause of this happening. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
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the dull/fuzzy skin and blue eyes are caused by fluids between the old skin and the new layer underneath.
near the end of the process, this fluid dries up, hence it's "clear" again.
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They go bluish and dull because fluid builds up between the old and new skin. Going clear just means the layers are separated and fluid's been broken down again.
http://en.wikivet.net/Snake_Shedding Yes, Wiki and not excellent, but first website google gave me.
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Re: Reason for "Clearing Up"
Derek
7 adult Royals (2.5), 1.0 COS Pastel, 1.0 Enchi, 1.1 Lesser platty Royal python, 1.1 Black pastel Royal python, 0.1 Blue eyed leucistic ( Super lesser), 0.1 Piebald Royal python, 1.0 Sinaloan milk snake 1.0 crested gecko and 1 bad case of ETS. no wife, no surprise.
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Re: Reason for "Clearing Up"
 Originally Posted by CptJack
They go bluish and dull because fluid builds up between the old and new skin. Going clear just means the layers are separated and fluid's been broken down again.
http://en.wikivet.net/Snake_Shedding Yes, Wiki and not excellent, but first website google gave me.
 Originally Posted by J.P.
the dull/fuzzy skin and blue eyes are caused by fluids between the old skin and the new layer underneath.
near the end of the process, this fluid dries up, hence it's "clear" again.
That makes sense. So the fluid is spread throughout the body to lift off the old skin. Thanks for the information!
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Re: Reason for "Clearing Up"
 Originally Posted by dr del
Cool! I read it all!
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