He is exactly two moths today, and i've had him for a little under three weeks, and i feed him twice already, i tried to feed him on thursday and again sunday but he didnt take the f/t pink like the other two times. this is my first albino black corn snake pet, it this normal do you think that he is getting ready to change skin, or should i take him to a vet.
also could you please tell me on average how often corn snakes shed their skin and what are the signs to look for that show that he is getting ready to molt.
2007-09-03 13:39:20 · 5 answers · asked by G-Unit Soldier 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
*It's shedding and when they are close to a shed they will stop eating. Is the eyes kind of a cream color? It's one way to tell but I'm guessing it is going to shed soon. Have a look at this site,
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2007-09-03 14:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Penney w 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cornsnake sounds like it is an anery. Some people call them black albinos for some reason. Babies shed approximately once a month or so, so it's not impossible to suspect your snake is getting ready to shed. I have some that will eat no matter what, and others that won't eat for up to two weeks before shed. I would not try feeding him so often. If he refuses, wait until your next scheduled feeding,which should be every 5 days or so while he's on pinkies. Signs of impending shed are the snake will appear dull in color with eyes looking blue. This lasts 2-3 days and then they will clear again. Usually they shed within a week or so. Many of my snakes are difficult to see blue on and I go by behavior. They usually are much less active, tend to lay on the warm side and have a reduced feeding response. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I'm sure once your snake has shed, it will go back to eating as before. I would suggest that you start misting the cage once a day or providing a moist hide for it until it sheds to make sure that it sheds in one piece. Make sure to check the tail tip for a complete shed. Shed left on the tip will cut off the blood and lead to loss of the tip.
2007-09-03 14:42:41 · answer #2 · answered by gallianomom2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have a corn snake. When she is starting the shedding process she will not move much and her eyes will get blue, her skin will get dull and return to normal right before shedding. I held out on feeding once and there was a time that I did not know she was getting ready to shed and it had been two weeks between feedings and I knew she would be hungry so I tried to feed to feed her anyways and she ate it with no problem. Also, I always keep a 20 oz pop bottle laid on it's side with a little bit of water in it and it helps the shedding process 100% and even when she is not shedding she will lay in it and she LOVES it big time!!
2007-09-03 14:31:33 · answer #3 · answered by amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When snakes molt, sometimes they will stop eating and look paler and waxy. Snakes shed depending on their growth and feeding. And, sometimes snakes just don't want to eat. I have had a few snakes and a good idea to lessen the chances of non-eating is to get a box with a lid but be sure he can breathe, and always feed him there rather than in his cage. You can care for the mouse in a little box with newspaper shavings and a few vegtables for a few days.
2007-09-03 15:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by Camille C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-03 15:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋