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johnboy
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 05/12/2010 : 22:13:09
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| Had grace for 6 weeks now shes not taken a feed as yet but i keep trying.She Finished shedding about 4 weeks ago ive now noticed that shes back in blue,so soon ?shes two and a half years old.Is it ok for a shed so soon after the last.Any info would be appreciated. |
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Posted - 05/12/2010 : 22:37:34
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Hi, and welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear that Grace isn't feeding - but it's that time of year, of course - it's what royals do. Yes, it does seem a short period between sheds, but I can't call myself an expert; I only started with royals in July, but there are plenty of good knowledgeable people on here who will be able to advise you. Things can be a bit slow on a Sunday evening but there will be someone along soon, I'm sure.
All the best! |
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Robert
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/12/2010 : 22:59:17
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| Don't worry, whilst generally a young snake in it's first year will shed on average every 6 weeks or so and by adult probably every 3 months they all vary, shedding frequently is usually as a result of rapid growth, I have also seen it in snakes that have had mites. I have had a female go 'blue' and shed completely without problems 3 weeks later and also a royal that has shed two weeks after her previous shed, so there is no hard and fast rule. welcome to the forum, just give Grace a wet box and let time tell :) |
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Posted - 05/12/2010 : 23:02:39
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| Wow, Robert, never knew they could shed as frequently as that - one more bit of useful info! |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/12/2010 : 07:05:51
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| As Robert says, mites can cause frequenty shedding, have you given her a thorough check over? |
 
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STICKS
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/12/2010 : 03:40:25
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Hi there how are things any sign of mites,What sub are you useing if you put her on kitchen towel you will see the little criters is she spending time in her water. I had a bad time this year with mites.
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