Glossary · 🤔 Behaviour

In blue

Also called: Opaque · Blue phase

"In blue" describes a snake about to shed, when its eyes turn milky blue and its colours dull because the spectacle and skin are separating from the new layer beneath.

A snake in blue has reduced vision, so it's more defensive and best left un-handled until it sheds and clears. It's a normal part of the shed cycle — raise humidity to help the shed come off cleanly.

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