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AHHHHH!!! bad shed

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  • 08-27-2007, 07:37 PM
    tigerlily
    Re: AHHHHH!!! bad shed
    You should be able to get it all off with the next soak, if not I'd try one more time before leaving it for the next shed cycle. Just make sure none of the remaining shed completely encircles the body, and that the tip of the tail has shed.
  • 08-28-2007, 02:46 PM
    joannarea
    Re: AHHHHH!!! bad shed
    What works for me is the wash cloth. The pillowcase idea is interesting. I soak my BP about an hour, then while in the water just pet/rub with the washcloth in the direction he would to get the skin off. Usually works, but on stubborn area, even on eyes, my vet said to rub mineral oil. Just like skin lotion for us! Softens the skin and then soak and rub it all off. Good luck.
  • 08-28-2007, 04:26 PM
    2kdime
    Re: AHHHHH!!! bad shed
    On my way home now. So mineral oil. Rub some on then an hour soak? Soak and then rub some on? Let her soak in water with a dash of mineral oil in it?
  • 08-28-2007, 04:34 PM
    SatanicIntention
    Re: AHHHHH!!! bad shed
    No, no mineral oil. That will just cause her to go into another shed and possibly shed individual scales EVERYWHERE. Big mess..

    Just get a small lidded(secure lid) tub, fill with 1/2" of lukewarm water, place snake in, put lid on, place whole thing back in her enclosure on the warm side. Leave her alone for an hour and the shed should just slide right off. It acts as a snakey sauna and rehydrates the stuck shed. You only need to do this once per day, but unless the shed is stuck on her head/eyecaps, or is encircling her body/tail, then you don't need to worry about soaking her. It will come off with the next shed.
  • 08-28-2007, 04:38 PM
    2kdime
    Re: AHHHHH!!! bad shed
    Yeah she's had 2 soaks so far. I'm gonna try 1 more time tonight. Ok so no mineral oil. That does sound like a mess!!!

    If it doesn't come off tonight after a third soak then it'll stay until the next shed.
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