My ball isn't shedding

I'm posting this in husbandry because.... It's probably a husbandry related issue.
He's my first ball python. I got him last friday. He was deep in shed, blue eyes. Surprisingly, he ate a live mouse saturday. Pooped Monday. Cleared up early this week. Still hasn't really shed, the end of his tail looks like it shed a little bit but you can really tell hes so close to shedding. I was under the impression that once they clear up its usually a day or two until they finish the cycle. Today he ate 1 live mouse. The humidity has been on the higher side, I've kept it mid-upper 60s because of the shed (digital reading). I just cleaned out his paper towels and his water bowl. I'm using a tub for him, with holes drilled into it. I've got a UTH which is currently measuring 84.2* (digital reading).
Am I being paranoid or is there something I'm doing wrong? He is my first ball python but I do have lizard experience if that helps.. Here are some pics, in order they are: the day I got him 6-14-13, 6-17-13, and today. I am more than happy to post pics of the enclosure if need be. The last picture is in his feeding tub, the screen is on there so I can keep an eye on him without leaving the top completely off. His enclosure is solid except for the air/vent holes.
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I would just keep feeding him and leave him be. Snakes pretty much just do whatever they want lol. :snake: Some people soak their snakes but i've never had to with mine. What is the humidity at?

Right now its at 64. I thought about adding more holes or changing his dish to bring it down a tad but I've seen that some keepers like to have higher humidity during sheds to help the process. Nothing seems damp/wet inside the enclosure though.

I wouldn't worry than, mine is about that normally. Keep us posted.

I heard that after they've done most of their shedding you can soak them in a small water bowl with warm water and it comes off by the next day.

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Originally Posted by Matthew Malone

I would just keep feeding him and leave him be. Snakes pretty much just do whatever they want lol. :snake: Some people soak their snakes but i've never had to with mine. What is the humidity at?

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Doing this pre-shed can actually be detrimental to the process, as it strips the skin of its natural oils.

Just let him do his thing, make sure there's something for him to rub his nose against when he is ready though.

I've got the little chunk of wood in the second picture to help with that. Thanks for the replies. Is it normal for it to take a while or could stress be a factor as well? Today was his second meal with me, so he'll have a couple more hands off days before I start to take him out here and there.

Mine took nine days after eyes cleared up and my other shed two days after eye clear up. He will shed when ready :-)

My bet is you see a shed this morning or tomorrow. :) Everything sounds normal to me.

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Originally Posted by annarose15

my bet is you see a shed this morning or tomorrow. :) everything sounds normal to me.

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It's good that you are attentive to the buggers needs. Shows you are a good parent.
I had an adult that took several weeks after the eyes cleard up. Not sure why and the next shed was 'normal'. I wouldn't stress.
I always spray the lid of my tubs when they go blue and keep condensation on the lid until they shed. But everything seems normal and 60+% shouldn't be too low.
Keep us posted.
What morph is he/she? I'm guessing black pastel or cinny?

Andy - :snake:

I wouldn't worry. Shedding is something they do well on their own. It sounds like your humidity is high enough (maybe even a tad too high). Move on with your day, no need for concern.

x3. Mine can take days after clearing from blue, even up to a week. Let mother nature take it's course. As far as humidity, do not lower the humidity. Shedding is half about being well hydrated and half about external humidity. I usually UP the humidity to 70%+ after mine go clear after blue. I keep humidity 50%-60% normally (non-shed).

Here is a video about shedding a did years ago, but it's still relevant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Y-xMlwNcM

Thanks again for the replies everyone. It helps! It's reassuring!

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Originally Posted by Andys-Python

It's good that you are attentive to the buggers needs. Shows you are a good parent.
I had an adult that took several weeks after the eyes cleard up. Not sure why and the next shed was 'normal'. I wouldn't stress.
I always spray the lid of my tubs when they go blue and keep condensation on the lid until they shed. But everything seems normal and 60+% shouldn't be too low.
Keep us posted.
What morph is he/she? I'm guessing black pastel or cinny?

Andy - :snake:

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Black pastel lesser