Flaky Shed Repost

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Originally Posted by Camel Zombie

I keep a piece of paper towel over the glass so it covers the whole heat pad. Do you want it under that too or over?

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Under would be best. Its a good idea to measure the hottest point in the cage. Even if you think your snake cant get there, it might. You are better off knowing exactly how hot it is in there. That spot could be up to 95º without harming your snake so the substrate will be around 90º.

His eyes are turning blue and his body is turning more dull and wrinkled so he is going into shed. I still can't find my phone to upload photos but I'll do it ASAP.

It's at 125.5 F after 20 minutes of leaving it there.

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Originally Posted by Camel Zombie

It's at 125.5 F after 20 minutes of leaving it there.

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You should probably turn it off and use a heat lamp until you can get a thermostat. They Hydrofarm from Amazon is cheap and if you have Amazon Prime you can get it in a few days.

How do I treat it? He is about to go into shed. Will he shed it off? And if I use a heat lamp it will dry out the air causing a bad shed.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

You should probably turn it off and use a heat lamp until you can get a thermostat. They Hydrofarm from Amazon is cheap and if you have Amazon Prime you can get it in a few days.

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Okay, when I get the thermostat, do I put the probe on top of the substrate or right next to the glass with the heat pad?

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Originally Posted by Camel Zombie

Okay, when I get the thermostat, do I put the probe on top of the substrate or right next to the glass with the heat pad?

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Put the thermostat probe on the outside of the heat pad so the snake can't move it. You can use duct tape or electrical tape to secure it.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

Put the thermostat probe on the outside of the heat pad so the snake can't move it. You can use duct tape or electrical tape to secure it.

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Better yet put it in between the bottom of the tank and the UTH, if there is open air under that tank it will keep a breeze from throwing off the temps.

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Originally Posted by mackynz

Better yet put it in between the bottom of the tank and the UTH, if there is open air under that tank it will keep a breeze from throwing off the temps.

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It's the ZooMed stick on type so not sure if this would be possible.

UPDATE: It was feeding day yesterday and he refused food, this is his first adult mouse (f/t). I think it is because he is about to shed but I am not too concerned about it. Should I try to feed him again today or wait till next week?