Stuck shed???

[Bogertophis]

For anyone still listening, the vet said he’ll never be able to shed by himself again because of this. And that he’s anorexic (direct quote) and he’ll never eat again because he’s been on hunger strike. I feel sick. And like I might need a new vet.

From your photo above, I can't tell what that is, sorry. And I've never heard a vet say such (ridiculous) things before. I can hardly imagine it, honestly- that's so UN-helpful.

"Anorexic" is just an observation...not a disease. Snakes that aren't eating well may easily have trouble shedding- until they improve their nutrition & hydration. Most snakes progress beyond hunger strikes- that's just false! Good grief, he (-?) made you feel awful, & that was just plain cruel.

Doesn't sound like this vet keeps or has kept many snakes, much less has had any luck with keeping them. You might want this: https://members.arav.org/search/custom.asp?id=3661

Don't give up...