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 #2095782


Snakesgalore
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 Stuck shed?

help my bp started to shed the other day hes peeld off from his nose to behide his eyes but the rest is still there also the shed skin is all wrinkly but hes not lossing weight is this common? also i have increased the misting to bump up the humidity and gave him a bath in warm water also he has eaten 2 days ago so im not sure why this is occuring
11/15/09  10:20pm

 #2096094


Marg
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2095782


 Stuck shed?

You can try the PIllow Case trick:

Get a "low thread count" pillow case (cheap, very breathable).
Dampen a towl and plac inside damp pillow case (wet, not dripping).
Place snake inside pillow case with towel.
Tie of the end (tight enough the snake can nor escape, loose enough you can untie it).
Let snake roam around inside for about 20 - 30 minutes...
You can set the pillow case back into the enclosure (don’t forget it is in there),
or place on your lap, and move your knees, so as to make the snake crawl around a bit.

This will act like a scrubbing session...

Sounds like a humidity issue...
Humidity should range between 50% and 60%
Higher during shed cycle.

I keep mine at 54% and up it to 65% during shed
and I also mist them, from head to tail...
letting them "soak it in", and letting them drying a lil
before replacing them each back into thier enclosures.

Make sure snake has fresh water Daily... if not every other day.

What is your humidity level?
and How are you reading it?
(digital? dial? strip?)

Never peal the shed off yourself...
you can pull fresh scales off with it.

Make sure they have some thing to rub on...
Nothing sharp, but rough enough to help aide in shedding.

One of mine smushes her face on the glass...
One uses the side of her hide...

Marg
11/17/09  12:14am

 #2096203


Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Marg   In reference to Message Id: 2096094


 Stuck shed?

i use a hydrometer the circle one that has always workd for me should i be worried about him looking wrinkley i have 6 other snakes and none have done this befor im going to a reptile expo this weekend what kinda substrate would be best for the humidity? right now im using beta chip but im open to change it if it helps him out
11/17/09  12:37pm

 #2096275


Anouk
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   Message To: Snakesgalore   In reference to Message Id: 2096203


 Stuck shed?

Those circle hydrometers don’t work very well. I used to use one and had no probs, but after Anouk’s first bad shed I got a digital one (check out the setting up your enclosure thread for an example of a good brand).

I really like the Eco-Earth (coconut fiber) substrate. I noticed you are from Canada, I’m from Washington state. It gets pretty dry around here. The Eco-Earth really holds humidity well. I have a tank with the open screen on top and use two heat lamps as well as a UTH and I am still able to keep my humidity stable.
11/17/09  03:56pm

 #2096304


Isabela
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   Message To: Anouk   In reference to Message Id: 2096275


 Stuck shed?

My stick on hydrometer tried telling me the humidity in my room was 80% when it was really 45%. Definitely invest 13$ into getting a dual thermometer/hydrometer than will give you accurate readings! The Acurite model that Walmart sells is very popular.

You mentioned that you already tried a bath, but did you do it this way? Link

The other methods people listed work well too.

Good luck,
Dennis
11/17/09  04:48pm

 #2099422


Mybigsnake
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   Message To: Isabela   In reference to Message Id: 2096304


 Stuck shed?

god i hope this works. my snakes shed has been stuck for a bit and its driving me nuts.
11/27/09  02:10pm

 #2099481


Snakesgalore
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   Message To: Mybigsnake   In reference to Message Id: 2099422


 Stuck shed?

i got the resst of the shed off i tried all of those things that marg said but nothing was working so i ran some warm water and gave him a soak for about 5 mins then i rubbd his sides gently going down his body any it all came off which im very happy for
11/27/09  05:36pm


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