>>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!



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