When do snakes shed skin?
My understanding of this process is that a snake will shed it’s skin when it grows to the point the skin stretches beyond it’s limits and is replaced by a new skin that accompanies the new size of the reptile. The frequency of the shedding process is directly linked to the feeding amount done by the snakes owner. Snakes are typically feed every 7 to 10 days but can be feed more to provide “power feeding” and therefore causing the snake to grow more rapidly. Keeping the snakes enclosure humid will help the skinning process as will placing a rough rock or item within the enclosure for the reptile to rub against. Usually the first indication of a snake that is about to shed is what is called eye caps appearing. The eyes will get a dull film look to them and does hamper the snakes vision. Snakes are more apt to strike an owner (on purpose or even accidently) during the eye cap phase due to his inability to properly see and it’s nervousness resulting there of.
