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Garry McNeil
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28/11/2009 : 17:21:12
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I have just discover that an eye cap on Charlie did not come off during his last shed, even though I was convinsed it had when I checked the skin shed.
It has been 55 day since he last shead, would you recommend I would try and remove it or leave it till he sheds again ? His average time between sheds is 55 -60 days, At the momment he is not showing signs of the sheading procces.
He is 1 year old, no problems feeding (6 giant mice since last shead)Poohing regually. And putting on weight.
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/11/2009 : 17:51:58
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| See what happens this time. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 28/11/2009 : 20:09:05
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| if a shed is imminent i'd just hang on but provide a damp hide for him to help him shed more easily.......in fact i'd take out his 2 normal hides and put in 2 damp hides so he has no option but to use them! |
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Garry McNeil
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
Posted - 29/11/2009 : 11:16:06
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Thanks a lot guys for your rapid responce,
I will let you know how he gets on. Soon I hope.
Garry |
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Garry McNeil
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
Posted - 30/12/2009 : 12:09:54
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Great news, I carried out your instructions with two moss bowels and sprayed the tank often once signs of sheding were positive.
Charlie shed completely in one piece which also removed both eye caps. 72 days since last shed, average before 55. Anyway all is good and he ate a giant mouse two days after sheding.
Thanks for your great advice, will use moss bowels again near shedding time.
Hope you had a good christmas and get out for a great new year.
Garry |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
11327 Posts |
Posted - 30/12/2009 : 13:22:09
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Good news, well done 
PS. I either offer a moss hide or spray, I wouldn't have thought you'd need both next time. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/12/2009 : 18:16:31
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quote:
Originally posted by Garry McNeil
I carried out your instructions with two moss bowels...
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Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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prince
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/02/2010 : 22:15:36
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| try using zoo-med reptshedding aid you can spray it all ova inclouding the eyes and like it says on the tin it helps with shedding |
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MissCat
Fully Grown Royal
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Posted - 06/02/2010 : 23:03:53
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Originally posted by prince
try using zoo-med reptshedding aid you can spray it all ova inclouding the eyes and like it says on the tin it helps with shedding
But is more expensive than providing a moss box or spraying with water. |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/02/2010 : 20:34:42
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why try a gentle, more natural approach when the sledge-hammer approach can be bought from a shop?  |
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Eye cap removal
