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RE: Shedding

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Posted by: zefdin at Sun Aug 19 13:03:31 2007   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by zefdin ]  
   

I stop feed while the are in shed. The smaller snkes will shed out alot more quickly than a large adult will. Also, I notice the old skin doesnt have the elasticity and it looks like its hard for the snake to swallow. The old skin constricts the throat area of the snake and they cant swallow the rat/mouse so well. Just wait until shed is done and feed then. The snake will attack with vigour at that time and you wont lose any time at all if your trying to bulk the snake up to breed. It will be negligble at best.



~Alan

   

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  • Shedding - sir_eats_alot789, Sun Aug 19 01:41:29 2007
    • RE: Shedding - ginebig, Sun Aug 19 06:03:40 2007
    • RE: Shedding - BuzzardBall, Sun Aug 19 08:22:11 2007
    • You Are HereRE: Shedding - zefdin, Sun Aug 19 13:03:31 2007

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