#shedding

[snoopylovessoup]

It’s spring!

#spring #sheep #plushie #cottagecore #April #warm #shedding #lamb

[featheredsnek]

Maned reptile struggles

#snake #coatlart #digital art #art #cy #kwet #taylah #comic #character art #shedding #mane

[is-the-snake-video-cute]

If you notice that your snake is getting ready for a shed, is it better to bump up their humidity to help, or to leave it as is?

Always bump it up! Increased humidity during shed cycles is important to help ensure everything goes well and your snake has an easy and comfortable shed! How much you bump it up will depend on the species, so double-check first, but in general around a 10% increase is perfect.

Also, never underestimate the benefits of a humidity box! They're easy to make by cutting a hole in the lid of a food storage container big enough for your snake to curl up in and filling it with damp sphagnum moss. Keep it damp, and your snake will always have a nice humid retreat. All my snakes have humidity boxes and I literally never get bad sheds.

#not a rating #snake husbandry #shedding

[manguise]

Shedding my disguise for the day!

#unmasking #disguise #human disguise #shedding #manguise #masking

[scoriarose]

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

[camelidae]

It’s okay, buddy, none of us look our best at the end of winter.

#unicorns #shedding #unicorn art #equine art #naturalistic unicorn #fantasy equine

[duskpatrol]

I'm not prepared for shedding season. My fur will go everywhere.

#my hair always goes everywhere #after winter #cause it fluffys up in the cold #and goes silker in summer #but it falls out to do so #so- #shedding #otherkin #alterhuman #therian #nonhuman #alterhumanity #otherhearted #canine kin #beastkin #wolfkin #coyotekin #canine kladotherian #selenite river pack🌊

[promptsforyourwhumpfic]

Whump Prompt #1318

Anon asked:

Perhaps you have any ideas for Naga whumpee? You know, half man, half snake?

I have a couple:

The first thing that comes to mind is the naga shedding skin - perhaps if they're completely scaled, some of the scales get stuck around their eyes, causing infection/temporary blindness. Maybe they have some other complications where skin gets stuck/some patches are very sore etc, or maybe it's just uncomfortable and they feel self-conscious about it.

Maybe it's very easy to miss injuries, so they're prone to infections/scars.

Perhaps they're hunted for their scales - at some point, a bounty hunter succeeds and they lose a section of their scales before they're able to escape.

I like the idea where they don't have to feed often, like real snakes, but an event causes them to miss a feeding so they become increasingly sick.

#feel free to add in the replies/reblogs! #whump #writing #prompts #naga #inhuman whumpee #nonhuman whumpee #angst #shedding #infection #hunted

[pencilbrony]

Programmers eat shed socks to retain nutrients.

Always ensure an appropriate desk setup that allows the programmer to shed against the edge of the desk.

Never remove shed by hand; programmers will get shed off of themselves on their own time.

#not pony #concept #fantasy #design #programmer #sock #socks #shedding #care

[yeahponcho]

baby dandy is Peeling

#shedding #shedding reptile

[jouste]

Chaff: the Molting Man! This itchy enforcer sheds his scaly skin over six times a day! He uses his constantly renewing rind to wrap himself up in makeshift armor as well as fling right at his flummoxed foes! It's tough enough to tie things up with as well! Gross!

#horror #jouste #drawbarian #characterdesign #character sheet #oc #ocs #creative #shedding #gross

[botherbug]

bunny brushing source

#stim #stimboard #animals #bunny #rabbit #yellow #orange #brushing #petting #fur #soft #leaf #animal eating #shedding #hands #cute #gif #myposts #mygifs

[is-the-snake-video-cute]

I think you mentioned dehydration as an issue you see in rescue snakes often, what are the signs of dehydration to look out for?

The biggest and most obvious one I see in 99% of dehydrated snakes is stuck shed. Snakes need moisture to shed, so a dehydrated snake won't be able to shed properly.

The other big, immediately-obvious sign of dehydration are the wrinkles it causes in the skin. Wrinkles are also common in overweight snakes, but in cases of dehydration they have a very specific, flakey, pulled-up look. It's impossible to miss and often the earliest sign a keeper will notice.

Dehydrated snakes often get wrinkles on and around their heads.

The eye caps might look dented and sunken.

Refusal to eat is another common sign a snake is dehydrated. If a snake isn't getting enough water, their appetite absolutely tanks. I have a theory that ball pythons have such a reputation for being terrible eaters at least in part because they're so rarely given adequate humidity and their appetite suffers as a result.

When it comes to dehydration, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! Dehydration can cause rapid weight loss and respiratory illness pretty quickly, and just make your snake feel lousy! It's crucial to monitor humidity in your snake's enclosure by using a hygrometer with a probe, not stick-on dials (they're often inaccurate).

#not a rating #snake health #shedding #snake husbandry

[manguise]

This suit is so tight! Thank you @akionakamura86 for this amazing commission! Woof!!!

#unmasking #disguise #skinsuit #human disguise #shedding #manguise #human skin disguise #wolf #furry commissions #furry #humanskinsuit

[domoniki-11-11]

Update on little Mick! (Brown)

It has been 6 days since he was neutered.

He came home looking quite afraid and shy. We kept him in a dark and quiet area for a while, with his blankie.

Gave him some of his favorite bunny nuggies, but he wasn't interested until the next day.

After a few hours of quiet time he did start to perk up again.

Day 2 he was jumping around and I was worried he would hurt himself.

The stitches are disolvable, so there's no need to take him back!

Today, day 6, and he is super perky, eager to move around, and very happy!

Very proud of him for being such a brave boy.

Legoshi, (grey) on the other hand, has been enjoying the whole bedroom all for himself while Mick was recovering. Lego is shedding, so he really made the room his own with the piles of fluff that I've been brushing off of him.

Both boys are doing good!

We are still keeping the buns separate, but we will work on bonding in the near future!

#rabbit #vet #neuter #rabbit care #shedding #freeroam #houserabbit #mick #lego #legoshi #bunny

[tinyroboticist]

Sometimes I catch Leo before he’s entirely grey prior to a shed. He’s goofy.

#leopard gecko #leomoment? #reptile #lizard #pet pictures #shedding