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Mixxy_moo
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/01/2011 : 14:34:12
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Hello!
I am a veterinary student and am very interested in the exotics side of things and hope to pursue this further when I graduate - the amount we get taught especially about reptiles is very very little!
I have always wanted a snake and just before christmas I got a very lovely brb- he's about 7 months old or so and he's been getting on fine- great feeder, very good at being handled, has settled in to his viv really well, basically- exceeded all my expectations- he is wonderful!
However... I just wanted to ask some advice re. shedding- his first shed was fine, but he has shed again only this time he did not shed in one piece, I found several pieces around his viv. I got him out for an inspection and he has retained some skin on his head right at the tip of his nose and centrally just above his mouth. I've had a go at loosening it gently with a damp cotton wool bud and most of it has come off- am going to have another go- keeping him restrained with one hand is a little tricky! Basically- should I be worried that he didn't shed completely- does this happen from time to time? If not- am I getting something wrong husbandry wise? I keep him at 28C day, 22C night, I keep the humidity at about 80% or more, occassionally will drop below between sprays but I have also provided him with a moss box which is always filled with damp moss, 2 holes either side of it for ventilation.
Secondly any advice on how to get retained skin off would be greatly appreciated and also advice on restraining him, obviously he's not wildly keen on having his head poked with- I'm actaully very surprised he hasn't bitten me! I'm being as gentle as possible- he is still quite small and I don't want to hurt him by restraining him in order to get at his head- any tips on any of the above would be really really appreciated!! |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 31/01/2011 : 15:09:38
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Hello and welcome to the forum .
In regards to the shed on his head i personally would pop him in the bath but make sure to check the temps of the water before putting him in and then let him have a little swim around in the bath for approx 5mins should do the trick then you will need to get a towel and take him out the bath and using the towel as an aid for him to explore through the towel should remove any retained shed.
Also would be good to check that the shed has come off his tail as this can be dangerous if not as can constrict his tail over a period of time and his tail will have no circlilation and will drop off  .
You can buy a product called Shed Ease from any reptile shop which will help with shedding problems.
Also in the viv its ideal to add things that will help him in aid of shedding i.e - Rocks , fake plants ect... will all help him loosen his shed i would also increase the humidity a little more during in shed and check the moss box is damp but not dripping wet , Hope this helps you. Will be looking forward to seeing some pics  . |
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Mixxy_moo
Snake mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31/01/2011 : 16:34:23
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Thankyou so much for your advice- it's worked! Have now got it all off
I've got plants and branches which he seems to like exploring, I also keep the bark I've got as substrate quite deep at one end as he likes to burrow in it and I'll make sure I keep the humidity up!- I will go and buy some shed ease tomorrow! Thankyou so so much! x |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 31/01/2011 : 18:10:32
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Originally posted by Mixxy_moo
Thankyou so much for your advice- it's worked! Have now got it all off
I've got plants and branches which he seems to like exploring, I also keep the bark I've got as substrate quite deep at one end as he likes to burrow in it and I'll make sure I keep the humidity up!- I will go and buy some shed ease tomorrow! Thankyou so so much! x
Your welcome Michaela , Glad it worked out for you and your baby.. Would love to see some pics of your boy if you don't mind sharing some in the picture section  . |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
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Posted - 01/02/2011 : 19:32:10
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Ash, well answered!!!
Mixxy, 95% of bad shed issues can be traced to insufficent humidity during shed. Watch the moisture levels during that time and you should be fine next go.
Welcome to the forum, |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2011 : 15:08:01
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Originally posted by Snakesitter
Ash, well answered!!!
Thanks Cliff , I tried my best as you was not around so had to step up and give advice to which i have done in the past from other types of snakes. |
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2011 : 17:43:58
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| You did well! I was tied up all weekend and Monday with snake and storage errands (clearing space in my apartment for more vivs, lol). |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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pt127494
Snake mite
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Mixxy_moo
Snake mite
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2011 : 23:44:23
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| Thankyou so much for all your help! I shall hopefully post some pics of Bertie very soon! |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2011 : 11:35:47
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Originally posted by Snakesitter
You did well! I was tied up all weekend and Monday with snake and storage errands (clearing space in my apartment for more vivs, lol).
Think you should ship out the baby brbs to me i would buy from you if you had a nice vivid brb born . |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
845 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2011 : 11:37:07
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Originally posted by Mixxy_moo
Thankyou so much for all your help! I shall hopefully post some pics of Bertie very soon!
Ooooooohh There's no rush MixyMoo When your ready just show us Bertie but i do warn you i get very attached to pics  . |
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277 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2011 : 11:58:13
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Snakesitter
Rainbow Master
USA
2718 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2011 : 17:12:37
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Originally posted by hiper2009
Think you should ship out the baby brbs to me i would buy from you if you had a nice vivid brb born .
I have multiple teams of dedicated specialists working on that very project right now. ;-)
Mixxy, please let us now if there's anything else you need! |
Cliff Earle
Living Gems Reptiles
Premium Brazilian Rainbow Boas from a disease-tested facility
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Edited by - Snakesitter on 07/02/2011 17:14:58 |
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lee2308
Moderator
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Posted - 10/02/2011 : 12:56:27
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hello! Newbie seeking advice please!
