First Shed in Hiding Spot. Is this Normal???

[sarah86]

Hi Everyone
While i was away over the weekend my spotted python (9 weeks old) had his first shed while i have had him. I knew he was about to shed as i saw all the normal signs... but I didnt realise he had actually shed until i went to clean out his enclosure and lifted his hiding spot to find his skin in there.

As this is my first time with my snake shedding i am not sure if this is normal for them to shed in there hiding spots??? Since he shed in the little rock the skin is all in a pile so i am not able to see if it was a clean shed... it looks like a good shed from what i can see i am just mainly concerned about his head/eyes shedding properly as i have heard some bad things when they dont shed properly.

Would i be able to see the skin on him if he had any problems???
Is this normal?
Thanks very much!!!
Sarah

 

[LJtorana]

Shedding

G'day Sarah, i have a stimpsons python (among others) that regularly sheds in his hide. not all the time.

he's one of the shinyest snakes i'v ever seen, and is very healthy. (nice width @ 34 inches).

Yes, when a shed is not complete, you will see skin on him, either pale, dry patches or if old it will go brownish. make sure you check him, especially the tip of the tail and eyes.
I always just check the spectacles in the sloughed skin. if you cant see it, look at his/her eyes, it will still be pale...

Dan.

 

[sarah86]

Thanks Dan

I did check him last night and it seems that i has all come off. just wasnt sure if i would have to get a magnifying glass to check him or something..

I just hope that next time he sheds out of his hidey hole and i can watch it! (or at least leaves me a full long one that i can have a good look at)

Thanks again!