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Shedding while paired up?

tcdrover Nov 18, 2008 11:04 PM

Anyone remember seeing this happen?

I just re-introduced an albino male to a female who is in the
blue. He was non-stop cruising in his cage.

I figured I'd give him his shot.

I'm curious if she will have any issues shedding with him in her
cage.

Replies (3)

boachris Nov 19, 2008 01:14 AM

In my very limited experience, she should shed just fine. And, as an added bonus, the scent of her fresh shed will likely drive him crazy and might jump-start the courting/breeding process.
I have one pair with a female about to shed right now, and I'm hoping it will do the trick!
Best of luck!
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Chris
0.1 Normal "Pastel" BCI
1.0 Albino BCI
0.1 Normal Het Albino BCI
1.0 25% Suri Het Albino BCI
2.1 Striped BCI
0.1 Normal BP

tcdrover Nov 19, 2008 08:28 AM

He was all over her immediately. My fingers are crossed...

rainbowsrus Nov 19, 2008 09:49 AM

Yes some will continue to shed while paired up. The hard part can be figuring out which one shed!! If I remember correctly, the POS is typically (but not always) an extended shed cycle from normal.
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Thanks,

Dave Colling

www.rainbows-r-us-reptiles.com

0.1 Wife (WC and still very fiesty)
0.2 kids (CBB, a big part of our selective breeding program)

LOL, to many snakes to list, last count:
26.49 BRB
20.21 BCI
And those are only the breeders

lots.lots.lots feeder mice and rats

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