superworm?

[Jeffm91]

I actually got her at a pet store that isn't a chain or name brand.. so I'm unsure of the origin. I will definitely find out tomorrow morning and post as soon as I know!

[Jeffm91]

So I went into the pet store today.. They really don't help much. They said that someone 'donated' the snake to them because the owner didn't like how 'big' it was getting. (In my eyes a terrible excuse..) He said that they believe the person who donated it originally got her from a petland in Queens.

I fed her today 2 silver sides and a half a cut up earthworm, then after I got home and went to turn off her light, I noticed her eye was starting to become glazed over, I'll take a photo ASAP.

[RedSidedSPR]

The glazed over eyes means she's going into shed mode. Eyes will get real blue for a few days, then go back to normal, then she'll shed.

[guidofatherof5]

Great to hear she's eating. Glad she's somewhere she will be appreciated.
I say again a fecal float for parasites would be money well invested.

[Jeffm91]

Any advice for while she is shedding? I'm also particularly interested in this because there was some suspicion that she is gravid.. could this be the shed before she gives birth?

[guidofatherof5]

Time will tell but be prepared.

[Jeffm91]

Oh boy.. once it was mentioned she is possible gravid I have been doing a lot of research on it but I feel its pretty tough to become prepared! I mean I just got this snake last week!! This is crazy haha.

Any chance you could tell me a little more about fecal floats?

[chris-uk]

Any advice for while she is shedding? I'm also particularly interested in this because there was some suspicion that she is gravid.. could this be the shed before she gives birth?

While she's shedding keep the humidity up.
One other thing with the risk of worms - as Steve suggested, a fecal float will confirm it. However, I think deworming is something that it is best not doing while she's gravid. Worming treatment is quite stressful so waiting until after she's delivered is probably a good idea.

[guidofatherof5]

A fecal sample is put in some fecasol suspension liquid. The parasite eggs float to the top of the liquid. A sample of that top liquid is examined under a microscope and eggs are identified for the proper treatment. Usually panacur is used for some of the common parasites.

[Jeffm91]

Great to hear she's eating. Glad she's somewhere she will be appreciated.
I say again a fecal float for parasites would be money well invested.

She is definitely appreciated! I do feel slightly rushed with this whole experience but I will make it work!

While she's shedding keep the humidity up.
One other thing with the risk of worms - as Steve suggested, a fecal float will confirm it. However, I think deworming is something that it is best not doing while she's gravid. Worming treatment is quite stressful so waiting until after she's delivered is probably a good idea.

Thank you for the advice. I suppose this shed will tell me a lot?