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Not shedding in one piece....

pithons Oct 11, 2005 01:41 PM

I got a baby python that has shed 2 times in the last 2 months, but each shed has been really flakey, barely comming off... What does it mean for a snake to shed like that.. Does it mean its dehydrated.. I now soak her almost everyday..

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bps516 Oct 11, 2005 02:12 PM

It has more to do with humidity than with dehydration. Having said that, not all balls shed in one piece every time. Ours was perfect the first time but had a real bad time the second time. Make sure that they have clean water and if it needs to, it will soak in it. Also make sure that the eyecaps shed off and are not still there after shedding.
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bbb1996 Oct 11, 2005 05:46 PM

Have you tried a humidity box?

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