I am not really sure what could be wrong. Often lab tests are the only thing that can pinpoint it. I was talking to a well known breeder this spring and he mentioned that the frequent sheds may be a sign of bacterial infection. (As in not a virus, but bacterial infection which can be treated with an antibiotic, not saying there is bacterial growth in the cage)

There is really nothing to do right now, as long as the snake continues to feed and defecate well for now, and doens't loose weight you have time to get him to a vet. Although I HIGHLY recommend a vet visit ASAP!

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• Shedding wayn too soon. 6 days - matt_fl, Mon Oct 24 20:21:02 2005
• Boas also shed for reasons other than growth.. N/P - Joe_Lydon, Mon Oct 24 21:01:57 2005
• RE: Shedding wayn too soon. 6 days - ChrisGilbert, Tue Oct 25 09:17:21 2005
• RE: Shedding wayn too soon. 6 days - matt_fl, Tue Oct 25 18:49:41 2005
• RE: Shedding wayn too soon. 6 days - ChrisGilbert, Wed Oct 26 14:07:01 2005
• RE: Shedding wayn too soon. 6 days - matt_fl, Wed Oct 26 14:29:09 2005