Signs for Shed Intervention/Worrisome Behavior

[Bogertophis]

Thanks everyone. I know I need to be more patient but snakes are unique in the pet world when it comes to lack of persuasion and reward. Even the other reptiles and amphibians I have had can be coaxed with a snack.
I got to get over that, just because she’s acting hungry doesn’t mean she is going to be deprived if I let it go another week or two.
The fact that she’s out/active (or she might just generally feel safe here) so much has been making me feel like she might’ve shed already. But I do find it really odd that she is not utilizing more of her enclosure. I’ve washed her humid hide several times, and have changed the moss or rinsed it extra, thoroughly with treated water . Overall, it’s always been her favorite spot but now she seems almost scared of it like she’ll lift her head, taste and inspect it and retract.
So odd.


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No matter how long you have them, some snakes are so shy that once they realize they've been seen (because they're aware of you being nearby), they'll go hide immediately. My Korean rat snake is like that- once I see him, he flees into hiding, because he ALWAYS sees me, lol. But other snakes -like my Trans Pecos & "Florida blend" (yellow+) rat snakes will watch me- very curious, & stay right on their branches when I'm around- so snakes all have their own personalities, both individually & what's typical for their species as well. It takes time for them to know us, & time for us to know them better- you'll get there.

As far as your snake utilizing her space, maybe she does at night when you're not looking & when she feels safe. Many snakes drink water then too.

It does take getting used to in keeping snakes, as far as not needing to feed them daily like most pets. But they evolved this way- to be "economical" & survive in harsh environments. It impresses the heck out of me- I sure couldn't do it.

Not sure what to tell you about the moss- when you say you rinsed it with "treated water", what do you mean? It obviously smells different (unfamiliar?) to her now- maybe it's too clean?

Anyway, this is your first snake- keep observing her- she knows what she's doing & likely has "her reasons".