Emily's Snake Thread

[ProXimuS]

And from what I've been told about those plants, they turn a darker purple color when it snows, or I guess when it gets really cold too. Not like I would know.....It barely ever even gets in the 30's in winter here, let alone freezing

[-MARWOLAETH-]

And from what I've been told about those plants, they turn a darker purple color when it snows, or I guess when it gets really cold too. Not like I would know.....It barely ever even gets in the 30's in winter here, let alone freezing

They'll be well adapted to the Welsh weather thenI'll be off to the gardencenter to see what I can find.

[EasternGirl]

Great pics! Love them. That flower looks almost like a lotus! Very cool plant.

[guidofatherof5]

I think these snakes are able to sense changes in things like light durations, light intensity along with changes in air pressure, humidity and other seasonal changes.
Much of this can't be changed it's pre-wired in them.
Much the way my boy Tank (Chelydra serpentina - common snapping turtle) is restless. He's hoping for a mate that just isn't going to happen.

[ProXimuS]

I've noticed Proximus has been rahter reclusive the last few days. It seemed a little weird considering he had been abnormally active the past week or two before. I had really barely seen him, and just barely saw his head the few times I did see him. So, this morning I got him out and checked him and noticed he looks real dull colored and his eyes are going a little blue. I'm excited he's going to finally shed again! He's only shed once since I found him and that was in May.

I also just bought him his first nightcrawlers, but will have to wait till after he sheds to try and feed them. I'll be putting up some shiny pics after he's done shedding

[ProXimuS]

Here is a blue picture of him today.

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So, just to be sure, I think what I have read on here is that the eyes go blue, then they clear up, then they shed. Is that right? I always thought they would go blue and shed. I was out of town last time he shed, so I didn't get to witness anything.

[Invisible Snake]

So, just to be sure, I think what I have read on here is that the eyes go blue, then they clear up, then they shed. Is that right?

That is correct.

[ProXimuS]

Wow, so I looked at him today and his eyes have already cleared up. About how long after they clear up do they typically shed? That day? A few days?

[Invisible Snake]

In my experience anywhere from 1-3 days after their eyes have cleared.

[guidofatherof5]

In my experience anywhere from 1-3 days after their eyes have cleared.

Sounds right.