I bought a baby redtail two month ago and she still hasent shed,Is there a problem with that?
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not shedding???
skatecoupard
Jul 06, 2006 12:40 PM
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rainbowsrus
Jul 06, 2006 01:08 PM
After two months, definately due to shed. Eating weekly? Possibly missed it? I have missed sheds left between layers of soiled paper. At least, from timing I believe I have 
As usual, go back to husbandry...temps....humidity....stress???
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Thanks,
Dave Colling
www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com
0.1 Wife (WC)
0.2 kids (CBB)
LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
10.22 BRB
10.15 BCI
And those are only the breeders 
lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats
slithering_serpents
Jul 06, 2006 06:27 PM
You need to be sure the humidity is correct. Shoot for 60%, and get a meter don't guess. Snakes have a hard time to shed in dry conditions. It's possible that it tried to shed but could not. Is there a bowl big enought for the boa to soak in? Does it use it? You could make a humidy bin very easily if the boa doesn't soak, and they love them. It will allow the snake to shed properly. Is this boa eating everyweek? Is this boa growing? It is possible that it hasn't had a natural shed cycle in 2 months too, but it should be pretty soon. Watch the eyes of your snake every single day. When you see them clouded over then it is about to shed. After the eyes clear then you can even force the sanke to soak in a container with a lid if need be. Humidity is the key to good sheds.
Good luck,
Caden
