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Still waiting on my 3 month old to shed.

I have the tupperware container with the moss in his cage, and I'm keeping that pretty humid. I've also sprayed him with skin conditioner.

It's been a week since he's eaten, he still hasn't disposed of the mouse, and his eyes have been cloudy for about 3 days.

He's not heading towards the tupperware container yet....

Anything else I should be doing?

thanks
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Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years

i think hell be fine. just keep it humid his eyes will be cloudy for a week or so, then hell look normal and a few days after that he should shed. Just keep it humid in his cage and he should have a full shed my babies that are 2 months old shed 2 times allready. Your snake should shed within a week or 2. Hope this helps

All feedback is helpful.

Thank you
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Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years

Also make sure that he has something ruff to rub on as he doesn't have hands to help pull the shed off and try to not make the container to wet as this can lead to belly rot.

Side note I don't know what is in your skin conditioner but I have always just upped the humidity and made sure they had some water to soak in if they want and it turns out fine.

Kind of a weird note: if you play with the snakes in the bathroom while the shower is running this can let them absorb some mostiure as well.

matt

he's pretty much avoiding the moss box at all costs. He's got a fat water dish to soak in, but he's mostly keeping to his half-log hide, which is rough enough for him to push against, nawmsayin?

Kory gave mee the conditioner, it's called T-Rex Bio-Mist.

"Bio-Mist is a moisturizing, conditioning spray that can be applied to tropical reptiles or amphibians as often as necessary to keep their skin moist and healthy. Using Bio-Mist regularly also adds needed humidity to your reptile's habitat. Added electrolytes help to replace those lost during times of stress. Spray once or twice daily directly onto reptiles or amphibians.

Unique blend of aloe vera, jojoba cactus and other rich moisturizing agents.
Aids and eases the critical shedding process in snakes and lizards.
Promotes rapid rehydration recovery from extended transport stress.
Enhances the natural beauty of reptiles and amphibians"
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Oh, father of the four winds, fill my sails, across the sea of years