my bp's eyes are cloudy blue and her whole body is kind of dull looking so i'm guessing she's about to shed....last night i put a moist papertowel in her hide, what else do i need to do to make sure she sheds good? also i believe i read that you should not feed them when they're shedding is that true or no?
thanks
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shedding ?'s
xruthlessx76
Apr 12, 2004 09:03 AM
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Tigergenesis
Apr 12, 2004 09:59 AM
Get the humidity up to 70% (if possible) in the tank). However, if your BP makes use of the humid hide you've made, then you more than likely don't need to worry about the humidity in the rest of the tank.
Make sure your BP has something rough to rub on to get the shed started - like a branch, log, etc.
Some will eat while in shed, some don't. If you do try to feed while in shed wait until the eyes clear up. Once they clear up your snake should shed in the next few days. I prefer to wait to feed until after since they are usually pretty hungry then - and that way you don't risk wasting the prey if they don't eat it.
Don't handle or disturb your bp during this time. Shedding can be taxing and stressful for them.
Once he/she has shed, check the shed and the snake to be sure it all came off - particularly the eyecaps.
Best of luck!
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xruthlessx76
Apr 12, 2004 11:22 AM
thanks a lot, 1 more question though...how often should they shed when they're around 2' long?
Tigergenesis
Apr 12, 2004 11:40 AM
Depends more on age and eating than on their current length.
They younger they are the more they shed.
Just for example: my little guy is now 10 months old. He sheds about every 4-6 weeks. It's getting less as he gets older.
Just be sure you have a happy home for him (to reduce stress), and feed him/her properly and all should be good.
Wishing you a good shed! 
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