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[[Ecdysis]] then occurs as the snake rubs itself on objects in the environment to loosen the old skin. Most snakes shed their skin in one piece, except for the giant snakes that may tear their moult. The process takes in total about two weeks.

[[Ecdysis]] then occurs as the snake rubs itself on objects in the environment to loosen the old skin. Most snakes shed their skin in one piece, except for the giant snakes that may tear their moult. The process takes in total about two weeks.

'''For more information on appropriate husbandry, including terrarium furniture that assists in the shedding process, see [[Snake Housing]]'''.  

'''For more information on appropriate husbandry, including terrarium furniture that assists in the shedding process, see''' [[Snake Housing]].  

==Spectacle==

==Spectacle==

[[Image:Eye_prior_to_shed.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''[[Snake Eye|Eye]] prior to [[Ecdysis|shed]]''' © RVC]]

[[Image:Eye_prior_to_shed.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''[[Snake Eye|Eye]] prior to [[Ecdysis|shed]]''' © RVC]]

[[Dysecdysis]] is improper or incomplete shedding. It may occur for various reasons including [[:Category:Snake Diseases|disease]] ([[Snake Mites|mites]], [[Snake Hypothiaminosis|malnutrition]], [[Snake Vesicular Dermatitis|dermatitis]] or trauma) and problems of captivity (incorrect [[Snake Housing|humidity]], incorrect [[Snake Handling and Restraint|handling)]]. Sometimes the spectacle fails to shed and remains as an opaque cover over the eye, restricting vision.   

[[Dysecdysis]] is improper or incomplete shedding. It may occur for various reasons including [[:Category:Snake Diseases|disease]] ([[Snake Mites|mites]], [[Snake Hypothiaminosis|malnutrition]], [[Snake Vesicular Dermatitis|dermatitis]] or trauma) and problems of captivity (incorrect [[Snake Housing|humidity]], incorrect [[Snake Handling and Restraint|handling)]]. Sometimes the spectacle fails to shed and remains as an opaque cover over the eye, restricting vision.   

'''For more information, see [[Snake Dysecdysis]]'''.

'''For more information, see''' [[Snake Dysecdysis]].

==References==

==References==

Mader, D.R. (2005). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders. pp. 52. ISBN 072169327X  

Mader, D.R. (2005). Reptile Medicine and Surgery. Saunders. pp. 52. ISBN 072169327X  

[[Category:Snake_Physiology]]

[[Category:Snake_Physiology]]