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[snakkko]

as i was holding my python earlier this evening he was rubbing his head against my hand, then when i put him back he started rubbing his head on the rock. His eyes are not milky so he's not shedding, what could this be???

[dino the horse]

Can you see any mites?

[flinders]

i think you'll find that he does shed.their eyes go back to normal just before they shed.

[junglepython2]

He may still be shedding, their eyes tend to clear up before shedding. Also just be sure he has no mites.

[snakkko]

Originally Posted by flinders

i think you'll find that he does shed.their eyes go back to normal just before they shed.

nahh he has just recently shed

[pythonmum]

Eyes usually are cloudy 3 - 5 days before shed with my snakes. Eyes clear up, but body remains dull. If it's a hatchling, you may not have picked up on the cloudy eyes. I hope it's shedding tonight.

[snakkko]

i have checked for mites, but can you tell exactley what to look for in mites???

[snakkko]

he has just shed recenltey so that cant be it, how do i know he has mites?

[snakkko]

are they big or small

[whatsup]

they are small.look for white spots which is their droppings. check around the eyes and the crevice on their chin for the mites them selves

[Jen]

is your snake ever in the water bowl? that can be a sign too

[snakkko]

not lately i hvent seen him

[snakkko]

i really cant tell

[dino the horse]

Do you have a magnifying glass you can check him out with. I've never had a snake with mites so don't know how easy or hard they are to see. Depends how good your eyesight is too I suppose!

[GARTHNFAY]

If you are feeding him well, they can shed quite frequently.