Quick question re upcoming slough

[Rox.n.Lix]

I have done a search on here, and not really found any info, so am resorting to posting my question.

4yo brisbane coastal, due for a shed in the next few days has a VERY red underbelly. Have only seen it like this prior to feeding (after he gets a sniff of rat and gets excited), and not really noticed it prior to shedding before.

Did see one thread on here re: a Bluey with the same, and after the shed it was fine.

So, is it likely its just slough related blood flow increase?

Thanks
Rox

 

[Rox.n.Lix]

Anyone??

 

[J-A-X]

Sorry Rox, I cant offer any useful suggestions, but thought i'd help bump it up.

Glad to see you have him back at last.

 

[pythonmum]

My snakes often have redder bellies in summer and when feeding. At this point I would think it is due to the slough coming on or possibly due to warm weather. Has he eaten recently? That can also trigger increased blood flow. If it is a uniform flush, probably nothing to worry about.

 

[Rox.n.Lix]

thanks!

 

[pythons73]

With alot of Morelias,when they eat or are coming up to a slough,there bellys can-do go pinky-reddish colour.