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    quick shedding question

    i noticed last night my ball has cleared up and looks normal again how many days after should she shed should i bath her?

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    Re: quick shedding question

    Your snake will shed any day now and please DO NOT bathe your snake, this will make the shed horrible.

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    good to know! thanks

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    Re: quick shedding question

    Quote Originally Posted by ballpythonluvr View Post
    Your snake will shed any day now and please DO NOT bathe your snake, this will make the shed horrible.
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    this is a common rookie move.. water will rinse away essential oils that the snake needs to properly shed its skin in one piece. Good thing you asked!!

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    well i know with boas they love to bathe was wondering if it was the same with balls .

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    Re: quick shedding question

    I made the same mistake Balls dont like baths at least that is my experience.
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    should he feel squishy lol , i realized his one eye is still clouded over and the other has not yet...
    my friend said his balls sometimes do that its just something that happens

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