I’ve had him for about 4 weeks. He ate fine the first 3 weeks in 1 pinkie. This week he won’t eat. Should I be worried?
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Nope. He’s probably right on schedule for a shed, and some don’t eat in shed. As juvies, they usually shed every 4-6 weeks. Looks like a nice palmetto. 
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That makes me feel good hearing that. I was super worried. How long should I wait to offer him food again? He’s 19 weeks old
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You should wait until he sheds and offer food the next day. You should probably see the eyes go opaque at some point.
Shed cycle: 1. Colors dull. 2. Eyes go opaque and body is drab. 3. Eyes and body clear. 4. Shed within a few days.
For a juvie, this shed period only lasts 7-9 days or so. The shed period and frequency elongate as the snake gets bigger.
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Exactly what I was thinking. I wouldn’t be worried.
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Thanks a lot for the responses
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Third voice here, same conclusion. Especially since you’re baby is light-colored, and it’s often challenging to see when the light ones are going into a shed cycle.
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