Loose-ish Skin

[kimbosaur]

I really dont see poop. I dug through the substrate and everything. But she's eating and if anything seems really "empty" rather than full. Like I said, it's like she's squishy and empty inside. I gave her a large meal today so we'll see. Ive only been feeding silversides and theyre pretty much completey white so maybe Im just not seeing the poops.

[katach]

Maybe try putting her on some paper towels until you see poop. Another idea is maybe someone can add a silverside poop photo to the Poop ID thread so you can see what you are looking for. I've put a request on that thread as well.

[d_virginiana]

Unless the belly scales start to look really rough around the edges it's no problem.

Also it's not weird to be able to pinch some skin or move their skin around a little. It's pretty elastic.

[guidofatherof5]

It's good that you are so observant with your snakes. Nice job.

[kimbosaur]

Yes.
I can have a video from my iPod, uploaded from my iPod up by tonight if seeing a normal loose skin will help. Won't be good qualitybas we list our computer so I can't upload from camera.

That'd be helpful if you wouldn't mind...

Maybe try putting her on some paper towels until you see poop. Another idea is maybe someone can add a silverside poop photo to the Poop ID thread so you can see what you are looking for. I've put a request on that thread as well.

Thanks!

Unless the belly scales start to look really rough around the edges it's no problem.

Also it's not weird to be able to pinch some skin or move their skin around a little. It's pretty elastic.

Hmm, maybe I just didn't notice it before. I'll keep an eye out for changes.

It's good that you are so observant with your snakes. Nice job.

Not so much observant as incredibly paranoid! This means all the more newbie-nonsense for all of you garter gurus.

[RedSidedSPR]

Figures. Our wireless is down until Friday. Can't do the video yet sorry.

It's normal too fell the scales sometimes.

Keep in mind snakes arent exactly firm...

[kimbosaur]

I wish I had another snake to compare it to. Any Canadian members out there that wouldn't mind having me come over to squish your babies' bellies? Don't be shy!

[Mommy2many]

Squishin' baby bellies! Sounds like fun!

[katach]

Our Maria has rough scales when she is about to shed. I usually notice a day or 2 before her eyes cloud.

[RedSidedSPR]

I wish I had another snake to compare it to. Any Canadian members out there that wouldn't mind having me come over to squish your babies' bellies? Don't be shy!

Here ya go. Next best thing!

Sorry, our Internet JUST came back on, so here's the video. Hope this helps.