My snake just shedded like two weeks ago....I feed him on Sunday, then Yesterday I came home had he is shedding again....Is this ok???He is about two feet long eats once a week...I think something could be wrong...This is my first snake...
2006-07-18 02:27:59 · 12 answers · asked by ERICKSMAMA 5 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
growth spurt. if his scales are shiny and look good he is fine
2006-07-18 02:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
How small is he? My snake used to do this when she was younger and it's normal because that means they're growing up. If u feed your snake a large prey, then yes they will shed, and that's ok 2 I guess... cuz I fed my snake a large mouse last month and she shedded, even though she shedded 4 weeks before that. Don't worry, I think your snake will be a-okay, but if u wanna be really safe, don't hesitate to take him to a vet.
2006-07-19 01:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by nichellecomicbookgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of snake. If it's a small colubrid like a corn or milk snake, then its pretty normal for them to shed often. However, if its a larger species like a Ball python or Boa, then it might have something to do with stress or their environment. The larger species usually shed every 4-6 weeks when they are young.
2006-07-18 10:31:55 · answer #3 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoaaaaa man slow down the feeding !!!! they grow according to the frequency which they are fed a healthy snake can survive on 2 mice every 20 days and maybe it didn't finish shedding the first time. ease up on the feeding or you can find yourself later with a snake who refuses to eat
2006-07-19 01:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by jerseyman34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it Young snakes shed more frequently than older ones because growth is relatively rapid in the first few years of life.
2006-07-18 10:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably just a piece of skin that didnt come off the first time.
They dont shed every two weeks.
If you feed them alot they may shed every three months.
2006-07-18 16:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by snakeman11426 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal all you need to do is do a little research on the kinda snake yours is and find out if its diet is right and all that. but im pretty sure its normal i wonder if it hurts to shed?
2006-07-18 14:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by Chelsea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a young snake this is okay, but you might want to check your snake for a skin injury or a tick or mite infestation.
2006-07-18 11:54:18 · answer #8 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, are his scales shiny and smooth? If so, that just means he/shes growing a lot:) If theyre not, that means he/shes unhealthy and you should take him/her to a vet.
2006-07-18 18:20:09 · answer #9 · answered by Mo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hes alright when they are that small they sheed alot when they get older its about once every three to four months
2006-07-18 10:46:05 · answer #10 · answered by jody n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of snake is it? also how old is it?
2006-07-18 10:39:29 · answer #11 · answered by dittypoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋