Carpet python with cardboard stuck on head

[ngav3]

Hello,

My carpet python has some cardboard stuck on his head from a makeshift hide of his that disintegrated when he spilled his water bowl. I tried giving him a bath a few days ago but he freaked out, i think the water depth might have scared him(he could still keep his head up though). Should i try giving him another bath?

Thanks
Nick

[dannybgoode]

How is the cardboard stuck on? With some form of adhesive or tape that was holding the hide together or just because it was wet and has dried on?

[SerpentineDream]

Maybe try spritzing his head with a water bottle to soften the cardboard, then wipe with a damp towel?

[trailblazer295]

If it's just dried on increasing the humidity will soften it and could come off in it's own. Or wipe with with a damp soft cloth after letting it get wet.

[ngav3]

Its just stuck on from being wet then drying. I will keep his humidity up and see if that helps

[Andy_G]

They don't need baths. It just stresses them out for the most part...even in this case. Provided it's just cardboard and there's no glue present, itll fix itself in a matter of time with a bit of moisture.

[trailblazer295]

Cardboard will get soft with moisture. You can spray it like was suggested. It will come off on it's own

[toddnbecka]

When I got my first baby carpet I didn't have the humidity high enough, and his first shed (here) was patchy. I simply wrapped him loosely in a damp washcloth for an hour to loosen the dried patches and they came right off. Should work as well for the cardboard.