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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 28/07/2011 : 15:52:40
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The general consensus for new owners of Snow Corns seems to be that it's nigh on impossible to tell when they're going to shed. As snow owner who consistently correctly predicts when her Snow is going to shed, I thought I'd share my tips when it comes to Lister shedding! 
1. The Milky Eyes
This is pretty much the strongest clue you're going to have. It will appear when your snake is due a shed, but this guide will show you the other ways I've found. Try taking your corn into the light, it will make any clouding easier to see. When in full blue, the eyes will most likely be noticeably cloudy without strong light.
2. Lifted Scales
One surefire for me, is about a week before he goes in blue, Listers scales lift up, and the general feel the snake changes. You'll be able to lift the individual tips of the scales without digging or causing any damage. If you stroke the wrong way, the tips will lift up, and they may catch on your clothing. The snake looks feathery. The general outline of the snake changes from a smooth curve to a jagged curve. On the head, the scales around the eyes will look a bit less 'set' than they usually do.
The scales just above the belly scales in particular show this very well. You can see that they are a lot more pronounced than usual.
3. PINK!
Most Snows will also go pinker in certain places. It's not enough to be immediately noticeable, but enough for you to notice. Hotspots for pinkening for Lister as the cheeks, and the vent area. The belly also goes pinker.
(Don't mind my scabby fingers, I sew alot and have scabby sewing fingers haha)
4. Flabby Neck
I notice this on all of my corns before shedding, but Lister gets this in particular. The neck area gets a bit flabby and chunky looking, looks more like a king than a corn haha! ;) Corns necks are usually well shaped with nice, snug skin.
*gentle pinch*
So, I hope this little guide helps! At the end of the day, this is just how I work it with Lister, it may not be true for yours, it may be! If anything, just enjoy the silly pictures of my poor snake, having to endure my manhandling haha! :)
IT IS SO SUNNY! I LIKE IT! |
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garrie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1148 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 16:00:59
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| Great guide, though now i want a Snow morph! |
^click for more pics^
Garrie - Halesworth, Suffolk. 1.0 AURYN (fire morph corn) 0.1 Puzzle (Cat) |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 16:03:15
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Originally posted by garrie
Great guide, though now i want a Snow morph!
Thanks! And do iiittt >:3 |
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garrie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1148 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 16:07:49
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| I've been told by the other half that we have to get a house rabbit first - but i want to let AURYN settle for a good 6+ months before i consider another pet |
^click for more pics^
Garrie - Halesworth, Suffolk. 1.0 AURYN (fire morph corn) 0.1 Puzzle (Cat) |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 16:37:50
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| Thanks for that! Now know what signs to look for when my snow goes into shed because i wasnt sure if they would be hard to tell or not :D Great thread! |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 16:59:16
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Originally posted by Aegis
Thanks for that! Now know what signs to look for when my snow goes into shed because i wasnt sure if they would be hard to tell or not :D Great thread!
Glad I could help! :) |
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 17:07:33
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| well for me that has just purchased a snow corn this is great advise thankyou very much |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 18:31:44
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| I haven't got a snow, but some really good advice |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 18:53:58
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Thankyou for the kind words! :)
I'm the type of person to notice silly little things, so I'm glad my nitpicking is helpful x3 |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 18:55:23
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| Should be a sticky! |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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tylersmatrix
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 07:11:22
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| Really good reading.... thanks! |
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 08:02:51
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| Awesome guide. As a Snow owner I can appreciate this :) |
Location - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria |
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jordy845
Hatchling
United Kingdom
191 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 11:13:59
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| awesome :) much more help for wen mine are due to shed, seeing as they are both snows! its no longer going to be a pain to recognise |
Jordy :3
0.1.0 Amel Corn - Chihiro R.I.P
1.0.0 Snow Corn - Sachi
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Stella |
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MsThomson
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 11:25:50
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| Thats such a helpful guide!! I will be looking out for all these signs on Mrs West. Thanks for doing that! |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 18:11:20
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| That is a really helpful guide. I don't have snows but the signs can also apply to the other morphs as well. My butters can be tricky to detect but I have always had a feeling when they were due. You have managed to put into words all the things that give me that 'feeling'. |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2011 : 20:49:24
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Originally posted by kdlang
That is a really helpful guide. I don't have snows but the signs can also apply to the other morphs as well. My butters can be tricky to detect but I have always had a feeling when they were due. You have managed to put into words all the things that give me that 'feeling'.
Glad I could out it into words for you! :) |
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ogri
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
44 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2011 : 22:56:06
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| Thats a great help as when I got my snow I was handling her one day and she shed the next day. As soon as I read this I took her outside to check her eyes in natural light. It has been 6 weeks since her last shed and her food size has increased so I am thinking it should be due soon. |
0.1.0. Snow - Binky |
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Aegis
Hatchling
United Kingdom
282 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 14:13:38
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| Sorry to bump this back up, might be classed as spamming. But i have to say this was a great guide! Helped me notice the signs for my snow corn. Can it be kept at the top for future reference? Because snow corns are quite hard to tell from what i see :) Thanks again, big help!! |
4.0.0 Kids (Hugh, Seamus, Athrun + JD)
1.0.0 Gingy cat (Fintan Stack)
0.1.0 Snow Corn (Karuza)
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 16:10:29
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| Glad it's been helping! If the mods wanna sticky, they're more than welcome :3 |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 07/08/2011 : 21:58:49
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| Not just useful for snows, it also perfectly demonstrates the way the scales appear almost loose in the lead up to a shed which actually shows very well on your snow. |
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cornsnake69
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2011 : 10:32:34
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| that is a realy helpful guide.. now i should have a real idea of when my snow is going to shed... i could never realy tell before.. many thanks to Spreebok.... |
snow cornsnake, (Storm)
2 amel cornsnakes(Tango)
8 anery x amel cornsnakes
albino burmese python (Biggy)
staffy (Flo)
hamster (Barney)
lop eared rabbit (Thumper) |
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Snows and Shedding - A Guide
