>>Sounds like your King is either going into the blue, or coming out of it. Sometimes I miss the blue eyes, but can tell by the dull coloration when the snakes are going to shed. I don't feed anybody during this time.

Roger That!

Some things I have observed when my snakes get "The Blues":
- Soaking in the waterbowl
- Grumpy (already grumpy snakes get downright mean)
- Head looks swelled up/puffy
- Skin looks dull and waxy
- Colors look pale/faded
- Pattern looks dull/faded
- Eyes loose sparkle
- Breathing may sound wheezy
- Prowling around restlessly
- Yawning a lot
- Acting uncomfortable - like their skin is on to tight LOL It is!

After awhile you will be experienced enough to know when this happens.

A few more things:
- Try not to handle a snake in blue - the new skin is sensitive and vulnerable.
- Watch for difficult sheds, this can be a sign of poor health or husbandry.
- Always check the shed skin to be sure both spectacles are there. If not your snake may have a retained spectacle. This is a condition that is not immediately threatening, but should be addressed promptly.

Good Luck,

John D.



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I am so not lesdysxic!

0.1 Creamsicle Cornsake "Yolanda"
1.0 Bairds Ratsnake "Steely Dan"
0.1 Desert Kingsnake "FATTY"

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