Shedding

[Craiga 01453]

Do you think if I leave the one scale on her head that is stuck it will come off in her next shed? She doesn't really like me touching her head and this is my first snake so still a little scared to touch her head area... If I need to do I will deffinatly do it though, just wondering if it would be okay to leave it?

If it's a single scale, or a few, it's not a problem. It'll come off next shed. As long as the eyes, tail tip and vent are clear there are no health risks.

[AnnieHeart]

If it's a single scale, or a few, it's not a problem. It'll come off next shed. As long as the eyes, tail tip and vent are clear there are no health risks.

Okay, thanks Craig! I'm going to buy some moss just to see if it aids her shedding at all for next time and was wondering if you think sphagnum moss is any good?

[Craiga 01453]

Okay, thanks Craig! I'm going to buy some moss just to see if it aids her shedding at all for next time and was wondering if you think sphagnum moss is any good?

I use sphangnum moss in their hides to create a humid hide every shed. Moist, not sopping wet.