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Shedding question

pythonis Apr 03, 2006 12:44 PM

one of my redtails went into shed like 3 or 4 weeks ago but still has not shed. i mist her daily but still she doesnt want to shed for some reason. i was just wondering if anyone else's snake(s) have this happen and if so why.
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1.1.0 Colombian Redtail Boas (normals)
2.1.0 Sumatran Blood Pythons (normals)
1.0 Black Blood Python (normal)
1.0 Dumeril's Boa (normal)
0.1 Coastal Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Surinam Redtail Boa (normal)

Replies (2)

vcaruso15 Apr 03, 2006 01:54 PM

Has she been bred this year??? If so it is possible that this is her POS which is known to be a very extended shed.

pythonis Apr 04, 2006 05:42 AM

well, she used to be a snake that me and a friend were keeping at the house for a friend that owns a rescue shelter. she and another redtail were purchased by an acquaintance who then kept both snakes together (1.1). i then bought back the female and was wondering if the female was gravid. she has eaten regularly since i got her and even shed once (which took forever just like now). i guess i will just have to wait and see what happens.
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1.1.0 Colombian Redtail Boas (normals)
2.1.0 Sumatran Blood Pythons (normals)
1.0 Black Blood Python (normal)
1.0 Dumeril's Boa (normal)
0.1 Coastal Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Surinam Redtail Boa (normal)

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