Does it depend how old she is? I fed her last sunday will feed her this sunday.
2007-01-12 07:45:30 · 9 answers · asked by Naeemah M 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Yep, it depends on their age. When they are babies, they will shed every 2-3 weeks, and as adults it's more like every 3-4 months. Keep offering her food every week; you'll know she's ready to shed when she starts looking very pale, and she may at that time refuse food.
2007-01-12 07:49:31 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a corn snake also and depending on when it last shed it should shed every 1 to 2 months but sometimes it can be varied so dont be worried it might only shed 2-3 times a year but nothings wrong, just make sure u have something for the snake to rub against, also if you think he's having trouble put him in a bowls of water just make sure the bowl is very shallow, by the way wen the snakes eyes turn cloudy usually that means it will shed soon.
2007-01-12 17:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by shaniqua s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You left a lot of variables open there ... Are you feeding her live or Frozen (thawed food). Live food usually contains the right amount of moisture (gut) that your snake requires to help during and aids the shedding process, if frozen (pinkies or a full size rodent) a "Gut" supplement can be purchased.
A "light" misting every other day will not hurt. DO NOT MIST DIRECTLY on your snake, keep your humidity on the high level.
Juvenile Corn's (up to 8 months) it is not unlikely that they will not shed for 6 - 8 weeks during regular feeding and proper humidity levels. Young Corn's (8 - 18 months) around 4 - 6 weeks, and adults around every month, again depending on humidity and dietary changes.
Remember during the "winter" months your snake may only eat once a month, which will also hinder it's shedding.
Let me add that once your Corn does start shedding, pale milky eyes, DO NOT FEED (especially live, live rodents can harm your defenseless snake) until the shed is complete, nor put your hand in there. At that time they only react to heat because their sight is altered and can mistake your hand as food. And furthermore ... DO NOT HELP "SHED" HER, you can do more damage than good.
2007-01-12 11:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Sinister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely depends on how old she is. Just because you feed her does not mean that she will shed, generally the snake will refuse to eat when they are about to shed. Once she sheds get a calendar and write down every time she does. This will allow to to keep an on it. You'll eventually notice a pattern with how often she sheds depending on how fast she is growing.
2007-01-12 15:56:42 · answer #4 · answered by wbreptiles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age and how long it has been since its last shed. As the snakes get bigger, their skin doesnt grow with them and thats why they shed. Some signs of a near shed are that the snakes eyes start to turn a milky blue. be sure to have the adequate moisture level so that he snake doesnt have any trouble with thw shedding.
2007-01-12 11:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by braniac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS you will discover his eye covers are opaque. meaning he can no longer see very properly so is unquestionably startled and somewhat greater agressive. The uninteresting pores and skin is likewise a competent indicator of onset of shed. the single factor to observe for is that he effectively sheds the attention covers. they are in a position to each so often get caught. If this happens mist him properly with heat water - 80 - ninety tiers is heat to him - fantastically around the pinnacle and eyes then gently rub over his face with a dry hand towel. you choose something with a sprint roughness to it so which you will seize the sting of the attention scale and help pop it off. If that's been longer than 24 hours because of the fact the tip of an otherwise effective shed you will ought to watch for the subsequent shed and you have a grumpy snake on your palms for a pair months.
2016-10-07 01:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a corn snake. They shed every couple of months. More often when it is growing.
2007-01-12 11:53:19 · answer #7 · answered by Tasha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there
keep her fed once a week when she grows out of her skin she will shed .. the skin will go dull and the eyes will turn blueish grey .. most snakes will refuse their regular meal at this period of time .....hope this helps good luck on ur corn..remember don't feed anything bigger then her girth size (the thickest part around her body)
2007-01-12 07:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your corn snake usually starts shedding when it is a bit older.
2007-01-12 09:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋