What visual sign indicates a Spotted Python is entering its pre-shed phase and might refuse food?
Answer
Its eyes turn a cloudy blue or grey
The most frequent reason for food refusal is the pre-shed phase, which is clearly indicated when the snake's eyes become opaque, turning a cloudy blue or grey due to fluid buildup beneath the skin.
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