Finally got my spotted!!! but a few questions

[first_time_owner]

Hi all, FINALLY i just got my first snake a spotted python (Hatchling). I got him on Thursday and hes already shedding is this strange because he was shedding on Teusday as well? Hes around 40cm and hes in a 35cm x 15cm container when should i put him in a bigger one and how big? He fed on Thursday so when should i feed him again?

[themightyfinn]

are you gonna show some pics, everyone likes to see a newbies herp.

feed him every 5-7 days
unsure whats going on with shedding ,
someone will know

[Khagan]

If he is growing quick then he will shed more often, but i'm not sure about that small of a time frame. I'd say keep him in the tub he came in for a bit, it might look small but he will feel more secure. Feeding just every 5-7 days you don't have to be right on the dot though =P just whenever you remember.

Best bet on these questions though would be to ask the breeder you got him from, did they not give you any info?

[Serpant_Man]

What do you mean he is shedding again? ie his eyes were cloudy on tuesday and still are today or he shed his wkole skin on tuesday and has come back into the shed cycle again with cloudy eyes or what??
Be specific

[first_time_owner]

sorry for the confusion: he was really white so i couldnt hardly see his colour on teusday and yes his eyes were cloudy but today i came in in the morning and his eyes were not cloudy, there was skin off his head on the ground and the rest of the body is kind of white but when he bends you can see the skin coming off.. Also when should i satrt handling him because he seems really snappy.

[first_time_owner]

also how do i put pictures on here

[first_time_owner]

[beeman]

You have got a prob to deal with as it
sounds like it has only shed the head skin and nothing else.
You will have to soak it in tepid water and try to loosen the rest of the skin and
help it shed very carefully so as not to do and damage.
This process could take you a while so take your time.

[bredli_lover]

yeah - part of the skin coming off but not all is not good! I think it is because the humidity is to low..but dount count on that.. now to get the rest of the skin of soak the snake in luke warm water, it will take a while to get it all and dont force the skin to come off - work on it slowly. Also, be careful at the tail - your snake can lose the tip of their tail during their next shed if you do not remove this sheds skin properly.

[pythonmum]

Just accept that you will get bitten as you assist with the shed. You will probably find that he calms down when he's been out for a little while, especially if you keep your hands away from his head. Good luck with the shed assistance. Be patient!

[Khagan]

Don't be scared of being bitten, its only a hatchling so it wont hurt all you will feel is it hitting you which is comparable to a poke lol. It may be a bit of a shock though, just try not to pull away too much or you could hurt him.

You could also leave him a few days after you get the rest of his shed off because he may be a bit stressed and probably would be calmer afterwards.

[first_time_owner]

thanks

[first_time_owner]

here he is

[first_time_owner]

[first_time_owner]

How often and how long should i handle him for?