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    Question shedding

    just a quick question
    How often should a 2-3 year old garter shed
    and how long b4 i should get worried if it is not shedding

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    Re: shedding

    The frequency of shedding correlates directly to growth. If the snake is large, and growing more slowly, it will slough less often. How long since the last slough, Kevin?
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    Re: shedding

    well i have had george for almost 3 weeks but i recall my GF's brother saying he saw a snake skin the day i found her

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    Re: shedding

    Ripley (the bull snake), 15 years-old and 5' 8", sheds about three times a year.

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    Re: shedding

    As often as is necessary, which depends on the growth rate and wear&tear.

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    Re: shedding

    Only three weeks? Don't even think about it yet, Kevin.
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    Re: shedding

    i was just wondering its good to know these things b4 you start going WTF

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    Re: shedding

    Don't worry Kevin!
    Deejay went almost 6 months without a shed once, and since then she going every month like clockwork! I expect she'll slow down again soon, as she's over 30 inches now. She just seemed to be on a major growth spurt for a while.
    George will definitely grow and shed as she needs to. Just be patient!
    Anji

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