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Shedding And Eating Question

rsalib Sep 19, 2003 04:00 PM

I was wondering. Do the cloudy eyes come then go, then the shed happens?
I know my baby burm can't eat while her eyes are cloudy, but do the eyes clear up before the shed is complete?
Can I try to feed her after her eyes clear up even if the shed hasnt happened yet?

Richard

Replies (1)

BrianSmith Sep 19, 2003 04:40 PM

Yes, the whole process involves approximately 5 days. The first three days the eyes gradually gray over. The last two days the eyes clear up. The snake can eat during this time, but sometimes won't. But even so, it's only a short two or three days wait until it sheds.

>>I was wondering. Do the cloudy eyes come then go, then the shed happens?
>>I know my baby burm can't eat while her eyes are cloudy, but do the eyes clear up before the shed is complete?
>>Can I try to feed her after her eyes clear up even if the shed hasnt happened yet?
>>
>>Richard
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