shedding - Page 2

Lankyrob · 09-29-12, 08:19 AM

Use warm but not hot water and i only ever put enough water to cover about three quarters of the height of the snake, NEVER leave the snake alone whilst it is in the water!!

**Aaron_S** · 09-29-12, 09:42 AM

I use a simpler method. Or did way back in the day when I ever needed to assist a snake with a shed at the pet store I worked at. We simply soaked a pillowcase in warm water. Put the snake in and tied it up. Left it for a bit and that would solve any problems. The snake will move about the bag and get the shed off itself.

DavethePython · 09-29-12, 10:32 AM

I keep a pile of miss in my snake enclosures big enough they can burrow under . When they are in shed I keep it nice and moist . They will usually stay there until they are ready to shed . Since I started that I have always found a perfect shed when they are done. This way I never have to handle them during shed and the humidity stays nice and high . Just be sure to keep it in a warm section of the enclosure.

ballpython1717 · 09-29-12, 02:37 PM

this is oscar after i took your advice and soaked him. hes so cute!

Terranaut · 09-29-12, 03:15 PM

Cant link a pic from your email

rmfsnakes32 · 09-29-12, 04:55 PM

How did the assit shed go did you get all the retained shed off?

ballpython1717 · 09-30-12, 02:20 PM

the assist shed went great! it only took about 30 minutes and oscar has even better coloring then i remembered. shortly after the shed i gave him his first meal with me and got most of it on video. i want to post it on the thread but i dont know how.

rmfsnakes32 · 09-30-12, 06:43 PM

Im glad it went well hopefully you dont have to go thru that again but if you do you will be a champ at it!