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My kingsnake sheds every 3 weeks. Is that normal shedding frequency?
Updated on September 23, 2025
My kingsnake sheds every 3 weeks hes 3 years old and 4 and a half feet long shouldn't he be shedding every few months not every few weeks
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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on December 1, 2016
Kings will typically shed every 2 or 3 months. The frequency really depends on the snake's rate of growth. If Jaffy is eating regularly and acting normally, there is likely no cause for concern. Be sure each shed is complete, i.e. no retained eye caps.
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