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3 weeks to shed is it normal?

Ritas Jan 26, 2007 04:41 AM

Hello
Over the summer we purchased a baby alterna who at first was a stubborn eater than after getting advice in this forum about moving the pinkie in front of her she has than become a fantastic eater.
However I notice that when its time to shed she takes 3 weeks to shed while my other non Alterna snakes shed much faster .
Is this normal ? Could it be not humid enough ?

Thank you

Rita

Replies (2)

MikeRusso Jan 26, 2007 03:56 PM

when she does shed is she shedding in one piece? if so then humidity is fine and 3 weeks to shed is "normal".

Ritas Jan 26, 2007 05:11 PM

Yes sheds in one piece eyes and all . My other snakes shed same but roughly 10-14 days or so so glad to hear its fine at 3 weeks.

Thank you

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