Also, her belly markings have become rather pale, and her dorsal stripes seem dull. Otherwise, she seems ok. Her appetite is still good : she eats about 5 small minnows every other day and the occasional earthworm. (She's a young snake, about a foot long and the girth of a child's finger.) She still seems to like being held gently. Lately she's been hiding under her water dish a lot, so I'm wondering if she's getting ready to shed. Otherwise, I need to know what I should do for her so she stays well!