Reticulated Python shedding problems

[KyleKennedy]

I know my husbandry is off. It's difficult to maintain humidity in a glass 30 gallon tank that holds a 5 foot python. I cannot fit a large water bowl in there. It is only temporary though until I build a bigger and better cage.

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by KyleKennedy

He's about 5 feet long now. A washcloth won't work. I was thinking locking him up in a pillow case soaked with warm water. I am going to do that now and see if that helps.

Use a hand towel then. You can figure this out I'm sure. Pillowcase also may work.

Originally Posted by KyleKennedy

I know my husbandry is off. It's difficult to maintain humidity in a glass 30 gallon tank that holds a 5 foot python. I cannot fit a large water bowl in there. It is only temporary though until I build a bigger and better cage.

So dump a bucket of water in. A bowl. Whatever container you like. A few days in a high humid environment won't harm the snake. Just do a full clean after the snake sheds.

[David VB]

Originally Posted by KyleKennedy

I know my husbandry is off. It's difficult to maintain humidity in a glass 30 gallon tank that holds a 5 foot python. I cannot fit a large water bowl in there. It is only temporary though until I build a bigger and better cage.

Sorry to say this mate, but building the right enclosure for your animal is something you do in advance of needing it...