2007-01-20 01:29:05 · 8 answers · asked by Soundguy 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Our snake has a bath in his tank. They will often take a warm bath just before shedding in order to soften up their skin. ( He will shed more cleanly if his skin is softer.) We also have a smaller separate feeding tank where we give Roy his mice. We often fill that with warm water first so he gets his regular bath, especially if it is quite cold weather. (Of course you don't feed him while the water is in the tank!)
2007-01-20 02:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Bob Dole Jr. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i've got not got a corn snake, I actually have a ball python.. that's infamous for laying off in a million products. What I do however when I see shes going to shed is I positioned her interior the bathtub bath with heat water (feels gentle on your hand and easily adequate so she will lay in it thoroughly submerged to her returned yet save her head out of the water) and he or she sheds in a million piece regularly after this. if your snakes in shed and your uncertain whilst its going to shed, try this on a daily basis. I in many situations do it 12-24 hours till now she sheds.
2016-11-25 22:02:44 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not enough moisture are you misting the tank when you see signs of shedding starting like the cloudy eyes also dont pick it up when you see shedding starting you tear the skin Do yu have enough stuff in the tank for the snake to rub the shed off against like rough bark etc... moist is the key here try a damp pillow case oplace the snake in one over night when shedding to help lift skin DAMP not soaking wet hope this helps
2007-01-20 01:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by cameron b 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 snakes all different kinds and that has happened to them all. When I notice my snake is about to shed I either spray them with a spray bottle of fairly warm water everyday or put a moist towel in there hide with them and it usually helps.
2007-01-20 12:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Tigerlily 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
make sure he is well hydrated, spray his cage or the box he hides in daily, give him a 15 min bath at least twice a week. This will keep him hydrated and he should have a full shed in one piece.
2007-01-21 07:43:54 · answer #5 · answered by arciciah 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put it in a bath tub with a small amount of warm water and let it soak. but it sounds like you have a vitamin deficent snake. there are sprays you can get to help this problem. they have a mix of vitamins to help with the shead process. try thoes.
2007-01-20 03:30:04 · answer #6 · answered by wardancers4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Snakes shed during the HOT months. If you have a pet snake that is kept in a cool temp cage, the skin will only flake off. Best to put your snake in direct sunshine during the sheading, BUT do not keep in glassed cage while in sun! Glass cages can overheat, and may kill your snake.
2007-01-20 01:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by Mike E 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
well all snaes are different. Some shed in pieces and so,e shed in one piec, there is nothing you can do to change that sorry.
Shawna. =)
2007-01-20 01:32:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋