Happy to see you here. I’ll post a link to my Burm Group for you too.Originally Posted by burmese-KSA
Hi .
so I'm new to pythons
But I think my python is sick
I used to hear cracking when she breathes in the past week
today after I left her for 3 days
I came home and reached for her but she was hissing on me (the first time this happen ) ... her feed time was 3 days ago
I noticed that her eyes are grey .
and she was really bulky because after 2 meals she didn't pass feces
She shed 16 days ago..
I cant't just go to the Vet ,, Because in my country its illegal to own snakes .
Temp: 33 C - 91.4 F in the hot side ( but she usually stay in the middle of her cage )
Humidity ( 40-80)
*Sorry for my english .
Obviously as others have told you this is how they shed. The process last around 3 weeks. Loose skin, then blue/Grey eyes/clear eyes and then will start to shed.
That humidity range is to far spread. You need over 55% always and bump to 70%+ when “In Blue” (eyes for shedding term).
These snakes live in higher Humidity surroundings with water.
As far as the sound... Burms are known to make noise before the shedding process however if this is something consistent that you have heard than you need to consider the possibility of an RI. Look for mucous around the mouth or nose and listen for congestion after she/he is done shedding. At that point you need to make a vet appointment. Vision will be affected which is why they don’t want to be bothered during shedding.
If the shedding is not complete and they have skin left on them put her in a tote with warm water, let her soak for a few minutes and see if she will crawl through your hands allowing you to squeeze a little while the old shed comes off. Ive had to do this often especially with Large Burms as thy sometimes leave some strips of old skin on themselves.
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