Sheddless...

[jaspy]

Hi, I have a 18 month old spotty, which i recently purchased. He has been feeding and handling fine and seems very comfortable. According to the previous owner and also my own calculations its been about 6 weeks since he's shed. I have been looking for the signs (cataract eyes etc.) and haven't seen anything...


Can anyone shed some light on the situation and if it is a serious issue or I should just wait it out.

 

[Jacknife]

It'll shed when it wants to. most 18 month old snakes shouldn't be shedding every six weeks anyway.

 

[Trimeresurus]

It'll shed when it wants to. most 18 month old snakes shouldn't be shedding every six weeks anyway.

Why?

 

[Jacknife]

Why?

It's awfully fast growth rate at that age, unless it's being powerfed. most snakes at about 18 months would be shedding anywhere between 8 - 14 weeks on average...

 

[Jacknife]

My eldest Bredli I got at 14 months @4'6", it is now just over 2 1/2 @6'2" and has only shed 5 - 6 times in that timeframe...

 

[jaspy]

It'll shed when it wants to. most 18 month old snakes shouldn't be shedding every six weeks anyway.

Really... all the literature I've been reading says about 5-8 weeks. Not saying your wrong I just didn't realise it was such a long period between sheds

 

[thesilverbeast]

Could be reading the growth rate for young snakes. As they get older they grow slower and shed less often.

 

[jaspy]

hey guys sorry to revive old thread but he still hasn't shed, could it be something to do with the humidity levels? as he is a spotty I don't mist his enclosure...

 

[Riffherper]

A snake will shed when it needs to

 

[Hamalicious]

Just keep his enclosure conditions right and feed him appropriately. He will sort out the rest.