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Shedding Problem?

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  • 08-01-2006, 11:57 AM
    Toasty
    Shedding Problem?
    It's been 3 days since my BP was flakin from his head. He has since rubbed those pieces off onto the walls of his home. However, Im gettin a lil worried, since the rest of it doesn't seem to wanna peel away. He's been rubbin and rubbin but to no avail. I cant seem to maintain a humidity level above 50%. Its constant at 50% unless i mist inside at which point it gets to 75% for about 30 minutes. Should I worry about him not shedding the rest off yet or is this simply new owner worries? :confused:
  • 08-01-2006, 12:19 PM
    tigerlily
    Re: Shedding Problem?
    If your bp has retained the majority of it's shed, I'd advise soaking. I get a small container and fill it up to about 3/4 of it's body with luke warm water. (we don't want to freeze it or cook it nor swim for it's life) I usually throw in an old clean wash cloth as well. Put the snake in and close the container. Let em soak for an hour and then use the wash cloth to gently remove the shed. If it doesn't all come off try again tomorrow, with the same procedure. It's worked very well for me the few times I've need it. Good luck. :gj:
  • 08-01-2006, 12:24 PM
    Toasty
    Re: Shedding Problem?
    Thank you Christie... I've just been a lil worried, cause his body seems so extremely dry from the shed thats not coming off. Ill try that today. Thanks again!
  • 08-01-2006, 03:25 PM
    tigerlily
    Re: Shedding Problem?
    You're most welcome. Let us know how it goes. :D
  • 08-02-2006, 12:44 PM
    Toasty
    Re: Shedding Problem?
    2 hours in a tote with water and a hand towel, and there was a semi perfect shed waiting for me. Two peices one small and one large. Thanks for yer help. He's a MUCH happier snakie now :D :D :D
  • 08-02-2006, 01:07 PM
    tigerlily
    Re: Shedding Problem?
    Congrats on the shed. (next time I would limit the soak to one hour though ;) ) :sweeet:
  • 08-02-2006, 01:28 PM
    Toasty
    Re: Shedding Problem?
    Will do.... but you can tell for sure that he is so much happier... he even came out and watched a lil TV with me today :O

    http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n.../Rex/RexTV.jpg
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