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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
 Posted - 17/02/2013 : 10:35:10
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hi, i have a female corn 3 years,almost 4ft and weighing 370g
i was just wondering if anyone might have any suggestions as to why she shed twice in just over a month
6/1/13 and 11/2/13 her previous shed was on 17/10/12 she usually goes about 3-4 months between shedding. thanks lisa
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2013 : 11:01:50
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As long as there are no other health issues or mites then it's nothing to worry about. It could possibly just be a bit of extra weight going on. They will shed when they need it. I have an adult MBK that shed 3 times in 2 months last year. 
How are you measuring the length? Are you measuring the shed skin?
To me, 370 grams seems a bit light for a 4' Corn. |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
Edited by - Auld Baldy on 17/02/2013 11:06:47 |
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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2013 : 11:05:10
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| cool thanks just wondering lol,i checked my other snakes records and noticed my big male is doing the same thing shed on the 17/1/13 and is just coming out of blue now.(no mites or health issues) Could it have something to do with breeding as i am trying to breed this pair this year??? |
4.2.5 corns
2.1.0 royals
1 BCI
1 MBK |
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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2013 : 11:09:36
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yeah but the skin but could prob get a more accurate measure .... i'll go see what i can do lol
Right exact measurements are about 40 inches and weight is up to 400g
i really need to wear my glasses more often lol |
4.2.5 corns
2.1.0 royals
1 BCI
1 MBK |
Edited by - monalisa70 on 17/02/2013 11:15:21 |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2013 : 15:43:53
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| It could be related to breeding. Female snakes shed before they're ready to breed, before they lay and after they lay! That's a lot of shedding. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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monalisa70
Hatchling
United Kingdom
269 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2013 : 16:44:13
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| yeah just wanted to be sure there wasn't anything else it could be. me panicking again lol |
4.2.5 corns
2.1.0 royals
1 BCI
1 MBK |
Edited by - monalisa70 on 17/02/2013 16:45:51 |
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