Pink belly

[The Cannibal Monkey]

I'm actually beginning to wonder now if it isn't something else...he had been acting really upset all week (by upset I mean he's been spending ALL of his time in his hidebox, rather than sleeping next to his rock and exploring his tank) and still hasn't eaten, and I thought for sure it had to be shedding because his belly had a kind of blushing, florescent pink color to it. So I tried to get the humidity up and all that good stuff (I have 3 water sources in there and it's hovering around 40% because of the weather and all that jazz) and I have hardly touched him but nothing....maybe I'm just being impatient? I'm mostly worried just because of the mood change; he's had a few stressful experiences this week, but nothing unusual. I really appreciate all the help....

[daniel1983]

You are probably just being paranoid. They tend to spend all the time in their hide and don't eat when it is shed time. Give it a day or two.....and you will see blue eyes.....and if not, then you have reason to be concerned

[The Cannibal Monkey]

Thanks, I'll try not to freak out too much =P I'm probably stressing over it more than he is!

[DrEwTiMe]

I would not worry too much either. Snakes want to be as alone as possible when shedding. Its a vulnerable time for them so they like to be by themselves. Give him a week, sometimes it will take 3 or so days for the pink to go away and then they get all cloudy like and you will see a shed within 2 days.

While this may not be a problem, keep a close eye on this snake. A pink belly could mean that he is getting thermal burns from possibly a UTH with no thermostat( if not checked they can get up to 120 degrees). This is waht happened to my snake and the pink was a sign that something was wrong. It was a terrible time because it can be fatel if not treated and fixed properly.

[bg1906]

I'm actually beginning to wonder now if it isn't something else...he had been acting really upset all week (by upset I mean he's been spending ALL of his time in his hidebox, rather than sleeping next to his rock and exploring his tank) and still hasn't eaten, and I thought for sure it had to be shedding because his belly had a kind of blushing, florescent pink color to it. So I tried to get the humidity up and all that good stuff (I have 3 water sources in there and it's hovering around 40% because of the weather and all that jazz) and I have hardly touched him but nothing....maybe I'm just being impatient? I'm mostly worried just because of the mood change; he's had a few stressful experiences this week, but nothing unusual. I really appreciate all the help....

It probably is shed. A'Kashja stays in her hide a lot, but with her head out. When she retreats in there where you can't see her at all, I know something is wrong or she's in shed. So far its always been in shed and nothing wrong. A'Kashja is in shed now. Just make sure to up your humidity during this time to about 70% and in a few days she'll leave you a some outgrown skin.

Hope that helps.