Hatchie shedding

[joeplant57]

Hi Guys I have got a Darwin hatchie he eats very well once ever seven days but can someone tell me how often they shed??

 

[sara_sabian]

Depends on the age of the python and the size/frequency of the feeds. A juvenile python feeding weekly on average sized feeds will generally shed monthly.

 

[joeplant57]

Thanks Sara..Thought I would of got more replies but one is enough lol..Thanks again..Joe

 

[lazerboyz]

It's possible for a juv jungle to shed every 3-4 weeks if they're fed a decent sized feed once every 5 days yeah?

 

[pythonmum]

Yes, if you feed them up, they will shed more frequently. Makes sense, as they are growing faster.

 

[Bluetongue1]

Shedding is what allows snakes to grow. A meal of around 20% body weight once a week for a hatchie/juvenile, you can expect it to shed aound every six weeks or so on average. It will vary a little, depending on the snakes' metabolism and just how much it is being fed at each meal.

Sometimes snakes shed several times in a short period of time. This is not normal and will be related to some other issue the snake is experiencing, other than a "growth spurt".

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