2007-02-07 08:34:59 · 11 answers · asked by chrisandlindsayjohnston 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
when they are young they shed about every month but when they get older and slow down their growth they will shed less often
2007-02-07 08:39:07 · answer #1 · answered by skullmaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um well it depends on the snake and how much they are growing. When they are young they grow more hence they shed more and when they shed it really isn't a hassle it is relatively easy to clean the skin out. Larger snakes however don't grow as rapidly and don't shed as much but yeah every month sounds about right for a younger to juvenile snake.
2007-02-07 12:13:14 · answer #2 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how much the snake eats and how quickly it's growing. Shedding takes place to allow the snake to grow, all reptiles continue growing throughout their entire lives, when they're young and growing most quickly, they can shed once or even twice a month, an old snake close to it's top size even if fed regularly might only shed once every one and a half or two months. Injuries and illness can also induce your snake to shed more or less often. Hope I helped
2007-02-07 09:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by gimmenamenow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They shed more often when they are young, so yes for a younge snake it's anywhere between 2 weeks and 1 month and as they get older, they may shed every 2 months.
2007-02-07 12:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on many different things. It depends on how fast the snake grows, how much it eats, the humidity in the environment, and the time of year. Snakes typically shed more in the spring and summer than in the winter.
2007-02-07 10:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by km43dragon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not a collection time while they shed. some snakes interior the wild shed one or two times a month. yet they're steadly eating and might develope parasites extra often. thinking yours is in captivity you only might desire to attend till he gets a sprint larger or contracts a parasite which you dont choose, thats very painful to the snake. he's doing solid in case you decide on him to grower larger speedier feed him extra or extra often and he will shed in time. yet dont concern if there is not incorrect with the floor he has he wont shed it, that only ability you're taking solid care of him.
2016-09-28 13:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by linnon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount they shed their skin depends on how fast they grow.
2007-02-07 08:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can denpans on what tipe of snakes it is then you can tall
2007-02-07 09:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, my husbands still got the same one on
2007-02-07 08:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
once a season.
2007-02-07 09:32:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋