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    Re: New BP owner paranoid with shedding

    Quote Originally Posted by Luraelyn View Post
    My understanding was that the water in the mouse would help re-hydrate the snake, which I found on some threads. I even found a recommendation that feeding bigger prey should help a snake shed, so I assumed it was alright to feed her. I certainly won't do so again. Because she's so small I didn't want to starve her... I guess that was my mistake. I feel terrible that I messed this up.

    I did already provide her with a humid hide on 10/09/19, which she used once. I guess I'm going to go soak her now and hope it helps. Thank you for the advice!

    No, about the "water in the mouse would help re-hydrate the snake"... it's really better to avoid feeding a snake that's shedding; many snakes instinctively refuse to eat, but even though a young snake is hungry & wants to eat, they do better doing "one thing at a time". It's not the end of the world though & you'll know better next time.

    If in doubt (about feeding & the state of their hydration) wait it out... Feeding larger prey would just be THAT much HARDER. You can't believe everything you read online. A poorly hydrated snake that's fed larger prey is even MORE likely to regurgitate it...their body won't be able to handle it.

    FYI, anyone taking in a "rescue snake" (in poor under-fed condition): hydration is always the first thing, only after that is addressed comes food. Without hydration, snakes cannot digest properly, & since regurgitation (especially of larger prey) can even KILL a snake, you want to preclude that from happening.

    Your heart's in the right place, just need more experience & knowing who & what to believe online. Don't beat yourself up, we've all blown it at times. Myself & others here have been keeping snakes since before there were forums to ask.
    Last edited by Bogertophis; 10-14-2019 at 08:24 PM.
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