Cant Shed wont shed?

[vicksta87]

So i have had my BP for almost 3 months now and she hasnt shed.

I know that for young BP's shedding is difficult and often has to be aided as it comes off in chunks and not in one piece.

she seems to be very dry, and has not gone dull as such, just moody over the last few days. There are some grey patches on her back near her tail, but they arent like my other snakes when they are ready, they just look like discoloured scales. Im just worried that something isnt right with her, shes not moody now, and is a bit like a stroppy teenager, it comes in waves! She isnt agressive but doesnt seem to want to be handled as much as usual although she is generally happy.But i mean 3 months for a shed? is that weird??

[jjmitchell]

So is it a stuck shed..... or something else? If it is a stuck shed or an animal having a hard time shedding a couple of hours in a wet pillow case helps with a shed...... maybe posting pics will help

[vicksta87]

ok, so a quick update. She has now shed since shes been assist feeding, but now she has stuck eyecap on oneside!

[mykee]

"I know that for young BP's shedding is difficult and often has to be aided as it comes off in chunks and not in one piece"

Completely, 100% not true.
I've never had a baby not shed in one perfect piece.
Ever.
Your humidity is too low.
Simple as that.
60% when not in shed, 80%-100% when in shed.
You'll never have a bad a shed again.

[BMorrison]

Up the humidity and possibly the prey size, if the snake isn't gaining size it won't be shedding the skin it comfortably fits in.

[RichsBallPythons]

Babies actually have easier time shedding if set up right. I just recently had 2 hatchlings shed on me that i didnt even know were in shed since they ate 3 days ago. Evey thing came off one piece still.


Check setup.