coyote
11-21-2005, 03:01 PM
I am hoping for some specialized information. Anyone know what physiological processes occur that initiates and completes shedding in snakes? Or lizards. But especially snakes.
The reason I ask is because I believe that it is hormonally initiated. For no other good reason than from what I have empirically observed in my own animals and extrapolating from my education.
I have one juvenile male king who becomes especially pissy around a shed. He hides, not unusual, but he will repeatedly hiss and strike. I observe this behavior when I place his FT in the cage. He won't grab or eat, just repeatedly hiss and strike. Giving a vehement message of "Leave me the #^@& alone!" I liken it to human female PMS.
Don't flame me for being sexist. I experience it myself so I know it is a real phenomenon.
Also, extrapolating from college physiology and post college research, most physiological processes are monitored, maintained, initiated and completed via hormonal chemical messaging.
Input and links to information that can answer this question is greatly appreciated.
The reason I ask is because I believe that it is hormonally initiated. For no other good reason than from what I have empirically observed in my own animals and extrapolating from my education.
I have one juvenile male king who becomes especially pissy around a shed. He hides, not unusual, but he will repeatedly hiss and strike. I observe this behavior when I place his FT in the cage. He won't grab or eat, just repeatedly hiss and strike. Giving a vehement message of "Leave me the #^@& alone!" I liken it to human female PMS.
Don't flame me for being sexist. I experience it myself so I know it is a real phenomenon.
Also, extrapolating from college physiology and post college research, most physiological processes are monitored, maintained, initiated and completed via hormonal chemical messaging.
Input and links to information that can answer this question is greatly appreciated.