shedding advice

[mark cope]

I think Neo is about to shed ...first time experience for me ...I know he is not a Garter but I'm looking for general snake shedding advice to help him on his way ...I really want a clean shed as Joe wants to bring it to school for show and tell.
As always your expertise is appreciated.
Mark

[guidofatherof5]

Make sure Neo has enough water to soak in. Provide some items to rub against, then sit and wait.
Whether it's a complete shed or not only time will tell.

[mark cope]

Thanx Steve:)

[Light of Dae]

Make up a moist hide, if you can get Sphragum(?poor spelling) moss use that as it is awesome stuff. You can use a deli cup(one that is plenty big enough for your snake.) Cut a hole in the lid or side and add moist moss or if you want use moist paper towels, but paper towels have to be changed often as they can get moldy. Or even a moist hand towel... And place it on the warm side. You snake will find and use it if needed.

My snakes both love my moist hide, I used moss, lasts way longer and has great anti bacterial/fungal properties. If I can't find my snakes.. I know where they are.. just lift the lid n they recoil at me as if I am some jerk holding the door open to a steam room. (ya know like after a nice hot shower n someone opens the door.. get the cool breeze)

[guidofatherof5]

You did fine, just drop the "r";)
Sphagnum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphagnum)

[mark cope]

think they sell it in the pet shop:)
thanx peeps

[Natrix]

Ebay Mark ;)

[mark cope]

Called into Pets at home on the way home from work
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u453/copey1975/Neo/2012_05100001.jpg
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Also picked up a herp haven..I got it for a Tenner
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u453/copey1975/Neo/2012_05100002.jpg
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u453/copey1975/Neo/2012_05100003.jpg
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so I put some moss in it, and put it in the viv:)
Thanx for all the help
mark

[EasternGirl]

Looks good Mark! Keep us posted!

[mark cope]

He is really digging the new hide, has been in it most of the day:)

[chris-uk]

Looks like a good hide, we may need to take a trip to P@H.

[mark cope]

Looks like a good hide, we may need to take a trip to P@H.
They are £12, I got it for a tenner because my nieghbours son works there, so I always get a discount:D.
Neo is certainly enjoying it:)

[mark cope]

Found this in his viv yesterday
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u453/copey1975/Neo/2012_05190003.jpg
http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u453/copey1975/Neo/2012_05190004.jpg
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My first shed .......pleased as punch:)

[guidofatherof5]

Both eye caps and a complete tail shed?

[Dan72]

I love those hides you bought, think they look pretty sweet. Do snakes like to use them even when they aren't in shed? If yes do you still place some sort of substrate in or leave it empty??

[mark cope]

I love those hides you bought, think they look pretty sweet. Do snakes like to use them even when they aren't in shed? If yes do you still place some sort of substrate in or leave it empty??
He is still using it.....gonna get one for martha too:)
I think it is kinda like a sauna for them

[mark cope]

Both eye caps and a complete tail shed?
And Joe gets to take it to school for show and tell:):)

[guidofatherof5]

Sounds like a complete success.

[EasternGirl]

Awesome...