a typical shed?

[Christina]

my ball went opaque a few days ago, and i noticed that her skin is really loose. it doesn't look like it is the old skin that is loosening up. i guess it kind of looks like she got really stretched out and then never tightened up again. she's 23" with a 1.25" girth, and weighs 199g. she eats a small, small rat every week with no problem. is her skin very loose just because she is getting ready to shed?

[tmlowe5704]

my ball went opaque a few days ago, and i noticed that her skin is really loose. it doesn't look like it is the old skin that is loosening up. i guess it kind of looks like she got really stretched out and then never tightened up again. she's 23" with a 1.25" girth, and weighs 199g. she eats a small, small rat every week with no problem. is her skin very loose just because she is getting ready to shed?

That's right. A few days before she sheds her eyes will start to clear up. Make sure to bump the humidity up during the entire shed period.

[cassandra]

A snake's skin does look kinda weird between when they are completely blue and when they shed, kinda like odd folds and such. Your snake is probably due to shed very soon. =)

If you like, post some pictures.

[Christina]

yeah, her eyes just cleared up and i'm expecting a nice clean girl any day now. but i noticed that her skin was very loose, and she almost looks like she lost a lot of weight, but still has the skin to hold it. but i know that is not the case, because she eats every week like i said. i was just a little worried because i did not notice how extremely loose her skin looked before i guess... thanks guys! you're all so helpful around here!

[cassandra]

It sounds like it's just ready to shed...they look kinda weird, like loose folds of skin. Nothing to worry about! You'll soon have a snake with fresh lovely skin soon. =) And there's almost nothing more awesome than seeing your snakey friend with brand new buttery soft skin.