Bad Shed stuck on Head

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Originally Posted by KMG

How long out of the 20 or 30 minutes do you believe the ball will have its head under water? My BRB for sure would be submerged and swimming but my ball not so much.

For such a small patch or skin that will probably fall off on its own there is no need for such advice.

A damp pillow case would be the best option if you just had to handle it.

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The moisture in the air inside the soaking tub will do the job, the snake does not have to submerge its head.

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Originally Posted by andyroof1979

The moisture in the air inside the soaking tub will do the job, the snake does not have to submerge its head.

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Yea but I don't like leaving my snake to soak in a tub with a lid on it and do not recommend it. This little amount of skin is not an issue and some are making it out to be more than it is and do this that are just not needed. Its not like this is a rescue with a multi layer stuck shed.

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Originally Posted by Sonny1318

I would never recommend a damp pillow case. Just put some damp moss in its hide, it will come off in no time. With out stressing the snake out. ;)

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You are so right since snakes hate dark damp places. What was I thinking. Silly me.

I think moss should be in everybody's hides with a humidity issue. I know you have seen me suggest this method and many that now also suggest it now got it from me.

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Originally Posted by KMG

You are so right since snakes hate dark damp places. What was I thinking. Silly me.

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Its really not that silly , is it ? As I'm sure I've read that Royals / Balls are to be found in rodent holes and in the root systems of trees so they are presumably fairly dark and damp .

Its really not that silly , is it ? As I'm sure I've read that Royals / Balls are to be found in rodent holes and in the root systems of trees so they are presumably fairly dark and damp .

I forgot to use the sarcastic font.


Are you hitting the submit button more than once? You keep getting double and triple post.

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Originally Posted by KMG

I forgot to use the sarcastic font.


Are you hitting the submit button more than once? You keep getting double and triple post.

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No . Using TapaTalk for ease .

I was defending you incidentally ;)

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Originally Posted by Zincubus

No . Using TapaTalk for ease .

I was defending you incidentally ;)

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I know. I was just being funny. Sorry if it came off wrong.

I soak and let the snake go through the wash rag. Works like a charm

Humidity sucks in Chicago this time of year. Hard to keep my tanks above 40%. I use moss and a large water dish, but I'm just going to have to switch over to plastic tubs for a while.

I bathe mine in only 2 or 3 inches of water. They swim like crazy and never had an issue them keeping their heads underwater. My Lemon had eye caps stuck on and I had to use the towel method to get them off because she wouldn't eat.

I'm picking up 3 more babies soon, but before that I have to get my humidity issues together. Bathing/soaking them should be unnecessary.

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