It's my first time.

[zoe87]

So I went and checked on Hisskers (13 month old MD) this evening and it turns out he is going into shed (milky eyes). This is my first time, I only got him 3weeks ago. I feel like the 100+ hours of research I've done never existed. I'm more anxious about this than his first night at home. Are there any final tips or words of wisdom. I saw those milky eyes and my brain has been wiped. I'm leaving him well alone only changing the water and doing a very quick check for little snakey messes.

 

[Jacknife]

Leave him alone, and some time over the next few days/a week he'll shed and be quite fine. No need to stress until something DOES go wrong with the shed. Other than that just let him and nature do their thing.

 

[nintendont]

just relax ayeee...dont expect the shedding process to be over too soon, thats the worry I had when my 2y/o coastal first went into shed. from what i read i was expecting it to be over in a few days...it was more like 7-10 days after the milky eye stage.
im guessing in your case you will find the shed skin on saturday morning...i know there are SOOOO many factors that play a part but thats my bet!!!

 

[Tobe404]

Only thing I would suggest is to lightly mist the walls of the enclosure to create a bit more humidity over the next week or so. Has Helped my Snakes shed a little easier.

 

[leeroy1983]

I got excited about my snakes first few shed and then before you know you have more dried out sheds than you know what to do with

 

[zoe87]

Thank you all so much for you prompt and helpful replies. You have all really put my mind at ease.

 

[Snake-Supplies]

I remember my first time.... I thought she was dead.









:shock:

 

[Gilmatic]

Oh I remember these feelings all too well!! I think listening to the advice already given is the best idea! The only thing that I might add is (from my experience) when you're waiting/ watching it can seem to be taking a lot longer than it actually does!

I remember the scary first nightsl! They really can't prepare new owners for that! I felt like I was doing everything wrong and that I had forgotten all information! I think some of us just have tendency to worry a little more than others (especially when it comes to our pets!!).

Enjoy your MD- they are amazing

 

[moosenoose]

The snake will also look like it has lost its old skin sooner or later and you'll be thinking "where is it??"...it's usually a day or so after that they slough it off

 

[zoe87]

Hisskers did it. It's over and done with. My first time and it didn't hurt a bit. I hadn't seen him for days and went to change his water and noticed he was out and I thought that was a bit strange as I wasn't expecting to see him until at least the weekend. I opened the lid and at first I couldn't work out what the funny condom looking thing was on his tail. And then it came to me like a brick to the head lol. It's all complete only one tiny little hole but when I spred it out it all connected fine. I checked his body and there are no patchy bits. So it's a perfect shed. I can't believe how beautiful and bright he is now. He is a completely different snake.

Thanks again all who gave their words of wisdom.

 

[Darlyn]

Ha ha congratulations, mumma to a snake shed : )

 

[Davesgonefishin]

Ruben looked like this Tuesday. Back to normal colour Wednesday & acting hungry so I fed him. An hour later he's scooting around his enclosure peeling it back like theres no tomorrow. From start of actual shedding until he had it all off...about 5 minutes....

 

[SteveNT]

Ha ha, welcome to the club (get used to it )