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Recognizing a Shed

Demonic

Demonic

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My snake is a Creamsicle. I've had her since the seventh of last month and am wondering how to recognize when she is going to shed as I've read that it is difficult to tell in snakes of this color.
 
She'll look pale or milky first, especially the eyes.
After that she'll clear up and might look almost normal, a few days after that she'll shed(varies).
 
Thanks.
Another question, she has two small areas of scales near her tail that look like a ridge. I looked up mites and it looks nothing like that. Can this be related to shedding or is it likely that there is something more going on here?
 
Give me a bit and I will try to get a picture of it. We'll see if my camera (and snake) feel like cooperating.
 
Demonic said:
My snake is a Creamsicle. I've had her since the seventh of last month and am wondering how to recognize when she is going to shed as I've read that it is difficult to tell in snakes of this color.
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I have a creamsicle too, and it is a little more difficult to tell when they are young, but when they are older you can see the difference clearly (see pics)

Blue - http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=40&pictureid=260
Normal colouring - http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=40&pictureid=253


I can see what you mean about the ridge in that second picture but I'm afraid I've never seen anything like that before so I can't help. I'm sure it is nothing to worry about, but if anyone on here has seen it before you can be sure they will let you know :)
 
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