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Do NOT pick at your snake. It will rub off in due time.

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How do you know when a snake is going into a shed?

You can usually tell when a snake is going to shed when there is a dull looking film over the eyes of the snake. Most of the time a snake will not eat when it is getting ready to shed it's skin, and there may be flaky, dry skin on it's back. Once it sheds, it's scales will have a different appearance. The snake will have a smoother appearance, and the eyes will be very clear and lose the dull appearance.


When do a snakes shed their skin?

It varies. A snake's skin doesn't continually stretch as they grow, as ours does. The younger the snake - the more often it needs to shed in order to grow. A snake that's only a few years old might shed five or six times a year - whereas one that's over ten years old, may only shed once a year.


How much does a snake shread its skin in its life?

It depends on how fast the snake grows. If a snake is growing quickly, it will shed more. If a snake is growing slowly, it won't shed as often.


Is there a certain time in a snakes life when it sheds its skin?

No - they shed more frequently when they're younger - as their skin doesn't stretch in definitely as they grow. The older a snake gets, the less growing it does, so it needs to shed less. A newly-hatched snake may shed every 4-6 weeks - whereas a fully-grown snake may only shed once every two years.


Does a red bellied black snake shed?

all snakes shed.


Why is my snake rubbing its face?

Snakes may rub their faces to shed their skin, remove debris, or explore their surroundings. It is a normal behavior for them.


Does your skin shed like a snake?

No, it does not.


What is peculiar about a snake's skin?

They shed it..


Is it a bad thing if your snake doesn't shed when it is supposed to?

Don't worry, your snake will shed when he's good and ready. As they grow older, they will shed less often as their growth slows own. If you are really worried, just make sure that there is a bowl of water big enough for the snake to soak in, and the snake will soak himself if it is going to shed.


Why is it important for a snake to shed its skin?

A snake sheds its skin, because it allows the snake to grow.


Does it hurt a snake to shed its skin?

Not usually. Sometimes a snake will have trouble sheding its skin. This can be a problem. Soak your snake in a warm bath to help the skin shed more easily.


In how many years do snake shed their skin?

They shed all their life. The period between shedding grows longer as the snake gets older.