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Linzeew
02-17-20, 03:03 PM
Hi all I have a new Cornsnake who is very sweet but I noticed some weird shed on her. I’m concerned it may be a health problem as it is at the tip of her tail and near her “nostrils”. I don’t know if I can treat it or if I should return her. Thanks I. Advance
https://imgur.com/gallery/vdHOD2h

dangernoodles
02-18-20, 04:50 PM
You have a beautiful snake!
Stuck shed is very common and is usually due to incorrect husbandry. This does not mean you are a bad owner. Clearly you care about your corn snake and want to get help for it. I wouldn't take it to the vet unless you are very heavy handed and want a professional to do it instead. Even with tip top care, sometimes you have to give your snake a little help to get its shed off.

Be very careful, some people have pulled the tip of their corn snakes tail off trying to get the stuck shed off.

I am going to refer you to this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2k09c15SaE

Hope this helps!