How Does a Snake Shed?
Snakes are constantly growing skin, which means that every so often they must shed the old skin. It may appear to just “happen” to the untrained eye, but if you’re paying attention you may see the signs that your snake is about to shed. Snakes shed their skin in a process known as ecdysis. This means that they shed all of their skin at once, which is why you can see their old skin after its come off their body. This is unlike humans who, though also constantly growing new skin, lose it continuously, making it virtually unnoticeable. How often a snake sheds depends on several factors including the type of snake, its age, how quickly its growing and its environment. A young snake will shed regularly, in part because its growing quickly. An older snake will only shed a couple of times a year. If you pay attention you’ll be able to tell when your snake is going to shed. He’ll probably hide and be a little more wary of you than he usually is. Most snakes don’t eat as much as usual right bef
