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scoriarose · 11 months ago

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My my baby blue!

Did you know that when snakes are about to shed their eyes get all cloudy and often take on a blueish tint? That's why snakes about to shed are called "in blue"!

It's best not to handle them during this time, as not only is it often scary to be unexpectedly picked up, they can't see what's going on or where they are. They also need that energy to take on the task of shedding, which is a lot of work!

One way some snarents help make this time less scary is through regularly talking to their snakes while raising them and building a positive association- that way, even though their snake is partially blind for a few days they can hear their caretaker's voice and can feel safe knowing that big shadow isn't a scary predator - they recognize the voice of their protector! <3

#snake #snakes #in blue #shedding #Hognose #When I walked up to her enclosure just before this photo she puffed up and started hissing ferociously #that's completely out of character for my little spaghetti and meatballs girl #she was terrified because all she could see was this shadow of something big coming toward her #but thankfully she not only recognizes my voice but also has a very positive association with it and me #she can't see me but she knew “oh it friend! friend who I have lots of fun with!”#even in blue she immediately relaxed and not another hiss out of her #I can't express how wonderful a feeling it is knowing a pet you love blindly trusts you #literally in this case

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