What do I do? Snake retained eyecap???

Please help, He had a spotty shed so he is soaking in a tub with a cloth in it, He retained his eye caps and I am not sure how to get them off

I wouldn't worry too much about them. If the soak doesn't get them off - just wait for the next shed and work on keeping your humidity at 50% at all times until the next shed.

If yo must have them off, take a pillow case and get it wet with warm water. Put the snake in it and tie it off. put the pillow case back into the cage on the warm side and leave in there for up to 60 mins. Should take care of it.

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Originally Posted by armbarvictim

Please help, He had a spotty shed so he is soaking in a tub with a cloth in it, He retained his eye caps and I am not sure how to get them off

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I agree with flameethrower; I would suggest that after you soak your snake or take it out of the wet pillow-case you could take a warm-wet cotton ball and gently rub the skin on the eyes to help it peel off. But be careful to not harm the retina. If the eye cap does not come off with this suggestion or after the next shed, I would visit your herpetologist.

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I wouldn't worry too much about them. If the soak doesn't get them off - just wait for the next shed and work on keeping your humidity at 50% at all times until the next shed.

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I'd actually recommend removing it...try using a damp Q-tip, but of course be careful not to damage the eye.