Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 857

0 members and 857 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 9,191, 03-09-2025 at 12:17 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,886
Threads: 249,086
Posts: 2,572,036
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, fakepath1997
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 14
  1. #1
    BPnet Veteran EvesFriend's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-06-2010
    Location
    Houses of the Holy
    Posts
    249
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts

    How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    My bp had a terrible shed due to what I believe was poor humidity levels and while the old skin has for the most part been shed, their still remains a few wrinkles around her face, some dry skin, and a partial eye cap. How can I safely remove this? Should I bathe her again and wait it out? I appreciate the help very much. Thanks!

  2. #2
    BPnet Lifer Kaorte's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-24-2008
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    8,773
    Thanks
    2,211
    Thanked 2,580 Times in 1,923 Posts
    Images: 13

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    You could try a damp, low thread count pillowcase. Just get it damp with room temperature water, put the snake in and knot it off. leave it in there for 20-30 minutes. When you undo the knot, try to use the pillowcase to gently rub the stuck shed off.

    Make sure to supervise your snake while in the pillowcase. Accidents can happen!
    ~Steffe

  3. #3
    BPnet Veteran B@LLZ4LIFE's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-04-2009
    Posts
    255
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    Damp head with warm water then use tweezers and slowly peel off

  4. #4
    BPnet Veteran EvesFriend's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-06-2010
    Location
    Houses of the Holy
    Posts
    249
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    Man I think I almost accidently suffocated my snake. I bathed her in a tupperware container again and this time I think she almost died. I don't know why as I've done this 3 times before, leaving her in an hour once and she was completely fine. I don't know she almost died this time because I put too much water or the water was too hot or what, but she definately looked like she almost lost consciousness. It was crazy. She went completely limp.


    there are many holes in the top of the container so I really don't get it. I'm guessing I put too hot of water in or something???
    Last edited by EvesFriend; 05-11-2010 at 04:32 PM.

  5. #5
    BPnet Veteran B@LLZ4LIFE's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-04-2009
    Posts
    255
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    When is the last time she ate a meal and does she have RI this sounds familiar to me!

  6. #6
    BPnet Veteran EvesFriend's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-06-2010
    Location
    Houses of the Holy
    Posts
    249
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    Quote Originally Posted by B@LLZ4LIFE View Post
    When is the last time she ate a meal and does she have RI this sounds familiar to me!

    She does not have RI. She ate yesterday.

  7. #7
    BPnet Veteran B@LLZ4LIFE's Avatar
    Join Date
    03-04-2009
    Posts
    255
    Thanks
    1
    Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    Alright yeah I guess the water was to hot then how is she now

  8. #8
    BPnet Lifer Kaorte's Avatar
    Join Date
    09-24-2008
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    8,773
    Thanks
    2,211
    Thanked 2,580 Times in 1,923 Posts
    Images: 13

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    The water should not be hot or even warm. It should be ROOM TEMPERATURE.

    The water should only be about half as deep as the thickest part of the animal. You should never leave the snake unattended in a closed container of water. Always supervise.
    ~Steffe

  9. #9
    BPnet Veteran EvesFriend's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-06-2010
    Location
    Houses of the Holy
    Posts
    249
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kaorte View Post
    The water should not be hot or even warm. It should be ROOM TEMPERATURE.

    The water should only be about half as deep as the thickest part of the animal. You should never leave the snake unattended in a closed container of water. Always supervise.

    I do always supervise, hence the reason she is alive.

  10. #10
    BPnet Veteran EvesFriend's Avatar
    Join Date
    04-06-2010
    Location
    Houses of the Holy
    Posts
    249
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts

    Re: How do I remove dry skin from python's face?

    Quote Originally Posted by B@LLZ4LIFE View Post
    Alright yeah I guess the water was to hot then how is she now


    She is ok now, looking alert and moving fine. Talk about a relief.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1