IT\'S EYES ARE BLUE!!!

[Chaos_in_1983!]

Just the other day I noticed my new BCI's eyes looked a little odd, and now they are blueish, I read somewhere that this happens when they are about to shed.

I've had her for about 6 days now, and she's still very aggressive, but does the shedding affect her temper in anyway because she's a little more aggressive than usual. She also hides all the time in her hide place, she never comes out, and it's not that she used to come out all the time but she came out once in a while. Should I have special care with it when it's shedding?

One more thing, how often are they supposed to drink water, because since I got her I haven't seen her get near the water at anytime. Is this normal? [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif[/img]

Thanks in adnvance for any replies... [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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[SteveP]

Welcome to Redtailboa.net! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] Yes, blue eyes are a definite sign of a shed coming on. Before she sheds though, they'll clear up...but be patient, it'll be a few days. Shed cycle can be very stressful for a snake, because the eye caps being opaque (blue) renders them more or less blind, and feeling very vulnerable (and grumpy!!!). Just make sure she has a fair amount of humidity or a moist hide box and leave her alone until she sheds. Lucky you getting a new snake ready to shed...but her colors will be wonderful when she's done!

Seeing snakes drink is sometimes a rare occaision, but if you have a water dish in her enclosure she knows the water is there! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

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[LdyDrgn]

She's drinking when you aren't around to see it. Trust me on this one [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img] Some snakes are not secure enough to drink water when there is activity around them. It makes them a little vulnerable, so they avoid drinking until it's quiet, and usually dark.
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[Sunn]

Welcome to the forum.....

I just wanted to add that if the snake retains any shed you may want to
soak it some in water. Make sure the water doesn't cover the entire snake
in case she gets tired. Just get an appropriate sized plastic tub with a lid <I use my feed tubs with air holes already in place> according to the size etc.
Then the shed will just roll off her or she can rub up against something to remove the rest. You might even give her a wet towel to crawl thru in her hide.
Never peel a dry shed, you can damage the snake. It's always good to check the recent shed to make sure the eye caps came off. If the shed is dry then just mist it some and unroll
it to check.

The snake probably won't eat during shedding either so don't let that bother you
either, Steve told you what you need to know about handling etc during a shed. They resume
feeding after the process is over.

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[Chaos_in_1983!]

This is my first snake, and I have tons to learn any advise will help me.
Does any of you know how to make her less aggressive, even before she strarted all this shedding process, she was extremely aggressive, it hisses at me when it's in it's cage, and I have to take her out with a blanket because if I try to touch it with my hands she'll bite me, after taking her out of her cage, I can place her on my hand but if I get my other hand near her she'll try to bite me, she constantly tries to get away from me, and after a while she starts hissing again...

Abuot keeping her moist during the shedding, can I spary water on it?

Can any of you host some pics for me so I can share her with you guys?

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[LdyDrgn]

Chaos, spraying with water is the perfect way to accomplish keeping her skin soft so she can shed well.

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[Relayer]

Keep on handling her as much as possible, (except 2-3 days after feeding). Don't let her think that by hissing or striking that she'll get her way. Put one your shirts in her cage that you've worn, this will help her associate your scent with being safe.
I always mist my snakes once or twice a day while in shed, this really helps. Warm water but not hot, about 85-90 degrees.
Good luck, ask lots of questions and read the care sheets.
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[SteveP]

As Relayer said, you'll need to keep handling her (except for a few days after eating and during her shed cycle). I think being bit by a small boa is more of a surprise than actually hurts, whether or not a little blood is drawn. The key is not to put her down immediately if she does bite you...that's exactly what she wants. You'll need to have some patience and be more persistant than her. Eventually she'll get the idea that you are not a threat and calm down, but it will take a little time. Believe me, it's worth it! Good luck! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
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