Python shedding

[Jedi Madden]

Hi guys I'm new to owning a python and my six month old bredli is going through a shed just wondering what the humidity should be in her inclosure and is it normal for her to just lay in her water bowl for hours thanks

 

[CF Constrictor]

Hi Jedi
Yes , that sounds normal. I also have a youngish bredli who occasionally likes to soak in his water bowl preshed. As for humidity , my enclosures sit at around 30 to 35% most of the time, but I usually lightly mist my enclosures once a day, only when they are in preshed. I have noticed that around 12 to 24 hours before their ready to actually shed, they usually have a big drink, so as long as they have access to plenty of fresh water and have some rough surfaces to rub against, you shouldn't have a problem. Good Luck.
[doublepost=1600680034,1600605693][/doublepost]Sorry , i probably should have mentioned that if she is spending a lot of time soaking when not in preshed, it would definatly be worth checking for mites.

 

[Jedi Madden]

She has spent all day in the water hasn't moved at all really not sure what I should do

 

[CF Constrictor]

What are your temps like , is there a chance she could be to hot ? If temps are ok , and she isn't infested with mites , i wouldn't worry , the whole shedding process usualy takes around 10 days or so , just be patient.

 

[adderboy]

One thing you could do now is change the water in the bowl. But don't throw the "old" water away. Put it into a white or pale-coloured bucket or basin and look for black/dark specks about the size of a pinhead. If there are none then there's a good chance you can discount mites as an issue and just let the snake soak for a bit longer.
But if you notice numerous dark specks you may have an infestation, which will require attention.

 

[Jedi Madden]

Thanks guys for your advice she shedded her skin this morning no dramas and I did find mites in her water bowl I have seen the guy I bought her off and he gave me some mite spray now to do some thorough cleaning of her tank I can't c any on her at the moment but I'm gonna treat her to make sure now she's not so temperamental

 

[CF Constrictor]

Personaly i don't like the idea of exposing my snakes to pesticides if i can avoid it. I have found a less toxic and equaly effective way to treat mites if your interested. First of all , i would recommend bathing her in warm water with a little hand soap or mild dishwashing liquid mixed in for around 30 minutes. The idea is soap lowers the surface tension of the water , making it impossible for any mites you can't see that may be stuck under her scales to trap minute air bubbles on there bodies , and they drown. Then i would set her up in a clean plastic click clack with just plain white paper sheets ' a heat mat or some kind of temporary heating , and leave her in there over night. The next day , you should carefully inspect the white paper , the entire plastic tub inside and out , and the snake herself , particularly under the chin , around her neck in her labial pits and under her belly scales . If you find any more mites , its time to get serious. Let us know how she go's and if you like i can expain my method in detail. Good luck.