There are several factors regarding the frequency of ecdysis in wild snakes, same can be said for captive specimens as well. Age, metabolism, prey availabilty, hydration and health all play a role in growth and ecdysis. Generally speaking, one might expect most mature specimens will complete ecdysis once every six - eight weeks.

best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

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