Lene
Active Member
My first clutch of coastals hatched on the 13th of December. 10/11 hatched perfectly, and I'm pretty happy to be having my first breeding experience.
8 of them have shed, most on the 28/12 the last on the 2/1. All but 2 of these have eaten.
im not so worried about the ones that havent taken a mouse yet, I'm trying every few days, and my next try will be scenting with lizard or fish (any other suggestions welcome)
Im more concerned about the last 2 that still havent shed. I have read all the chapters in Swans keeping and Breeding Australian Pythons, and no advice on longer shedding times.
I have put moist paper towel in the boxes, thats the only tip i found.
Do any experienced breeders have any advice for me? When should I worry, how long can a first shed take?
Is there anything else i can do? And I suppose most importantly, can I offer them food if they haven't shed yet? I seem to remember reading it can take up to 80 days for a first feed, so am I safe to wait?
Thanks in advance
8 of them have shed, most on the 28/12 the last on the 2/1. All but 2 of these have eaten.
im not so worried about the ones that havent taken a mouse yet, I'm trying every few days, and my next try will be scenting with lizard or fish (any other suggestions welcome)
Im more concerned about the last 2 that still havent shed. I have read all the chapters in Swans keeping and Breeding Australian Pythons, and no advice on longer shedding times.
I have put moist paper towel in the boxes, thats the only tip i found.
Do any experienced breeders have any advice for me? When should I worry, how long can a first shed take?
Is there anything else i can do? And I suppose most importantly, can I offer them food if they haven't shed yet? I seem to remember reading it can take up to 80 days for a first feed, so am I safe to wait?
Thanks in advance