5.9M views · 7.4K shares | This huge python shedding its skin is so gross but we can’t look away!  | Daily Mail US | Facebook

🐍✨ Did you know ball pythons get their name because when they feel scared, they curl up tightly into a little ball? It’s their natural defense mechanism—and also super cute! 💛 Do you have a ball python who loves to curl up? Share a pic below—we’d love to see them! 🐍📸 #ballpython #reptilelover #animals #reptilelover #cutepetclub #herpetology #501c3 #snakes #snakesofinstagram | A Shedding Chance Reptile Rescue

If your Ball Python suddenly looks dull, hides more, and just seems a little “off,” don’t panic muna. They’re probably not sick, they might just be getting ready to shed. 🐍 Here’s a quick rundown of what to expect: Pink Stage: A light pink belly means new skin is forming underneath. Shedding season is coming! This marks their preshed stage. Blue Stage: Colors start to dull and eyes turn cloudy or blue. This happens because a thin layer of fluid builds up between the old and new skin to help it