Help again please, rubbing scales off!

I think the very best thing for the snake right now is for it to have a chance to rest and be left alone. I completely understand the need to hold and examine because you're worried and want to fix everything. But the stress of that can only make things worse and there's really nothing you can do.

If I were in your shoes, I would set up a water bowl in the enclosure that is big enough and deep enough for the snake to soak in if it chooses to. I wouldn't force a soak on it at this point, because again, that will just stress it out. I'd then cover the whole enclosure with a dark blanket or sheet and leave it completely alone. You can peek in during the evening when the room is lit just enough to allow you to see in, but otherwise, don't disturb him at all.

In the meantime, try to find a vet in your area that is competent to treat snakes. Whether or not you choose to make an appt at this time, at least you'll have the information ready at your fingertips when you need it.

I've heard of many cases where using oil on snakes will cause them to shed off individual scales...it can turn into a huge mess...but it's something they will recover from. It'll just be a pain in the butt for you. Hopefully that's all this is.

You've got us now....a place to turn to for reliable information when you're nervous or scared about your snake. Don't panic, and don't rush into treatments and home remedies with the very first thing you read, even here. Wait until you hear from multiple people to be sure experienced folks concur with the advice given. Even then, you may get slightly conflicting advice (such as whether you should soak or not ;) ). Think it over carefully and figure out what makes the most sense, then proceed with purpose rather than panic.

Thanks everyone for your help. I actually don't pick him up much, only to change his paper. It's my son's snake and he likes to hold him when he wakes for school in the mornings and then maybe one other time after school. They mostly just sit on the couch and watch TV and the snake curls up under his shirt to keep warm. I like to watch him move around at night, he starts to get active around 10 pm. He doesn't appear stressed this pass couple days, he just hangs out in his hides.
As for soaking, I feel bad making him soak because when ever we have tryed in the passed he tries to get out, so I figure he hated it.
He does have a huge caserole dish to soak in if he needs too, so I don't know, should I make him soak??
I will try to post pics of him, as I did take some photo's today. Well, hopefully things continue to improve.