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[katach]

[katach]

Snakey shed this evening. One whole piece, both eye caps, and the whole tail. He is very shiny now.

Question: I' ve noticed that it smells a smidgen like musk in there. Is that normal? They have fresh bedding and clean water.

[guidofatherof5]

Some snakes defecate and or musk in the shed.
Haven't seen it much with my snakes but I've heard other forum members mention it.

[kibakiba]

Snakey has musked in his shed before... He actually jumped when he saw the face part of it after he had gotten it down near the tail... Haha. Poor Snakey...

[katach]

Awwwwww poor little guy. He is a bit jumpy.
They were snuggled together last night at bed time. It was sweet.

[guidofatherof5]

Awwwwww poor little guy. He is a bit jumpy.
They were snuggled together last night at bed time. It was sweet.

Yeah, sweet. Until someone gets dragged around by their wherewithal. Then it's not so sweet.

[katach]

Yeah

[chris-uk]

Yeah, sweet. Until someone gets dragged around by their wherewithal. Then it's not so sweet.

After witnessing that for the first time yesterday, I agree, it's not so sweet.

[ConcinusMan]

Thanks! I'm hoping for some healthy ones. I would love it if some turned out to be as red as Blade too.

Could take 4-12 months for red to show up on babies. Don't forget to simulate the seasons. They are most likely to be "in the mood" in fall and early spring after brumating. Especially after the girl sheds during one of those two seasons. Sometimes they can be tricky and mate but not produce. Also, they can retain sperm from several matings, from several males, for several years before they decide to go ahead and have babies. So, the babies won't necessarily have the same father, or be fathered by the male last used.

This does make it kind of a pain to selectively breed northwesterns. And even if you manage to do so, the resulting offspring are still somewhat unpredictable due to polymorphism. Also makes it impossible to accurately estimate the due date. After mating, the babies can come anywhere from 60 days, to a year or two later.

Just some things to keep in mind.

[katach]

Thanks Richard. This a new thing for me so any advice and info is always helpful.
I know that the babies are polymorphic, but a girl can hope.