My BP is about to shed. Any tips?

[babedizzle]

I am a new BP owner in need of some tips on shedding. After his feeding last Friday, I noticed the underside of my BP turned pink. What should I do to help the shedding process? Should I wait to feed him again until after he sheds? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

[Shelby]

Generally you want to get the humidity level up to around 70%.. some people don't offer food when they're in shed, as they're more likely to refuse it, but it does no harm if they eat while in shed.

[xdeus]

Just bump the humidity in his cage to around 70%... you can do that by placing a wet towel in is tank, lightly misting or giving him a humid hide. Other than that, just let nature take its course.

You could try feeding but it won't hurt him if he skips a meal. Sometimes they'll eat while in shed and sometimes they won't.

[jason4173]

x2 on the humidity, also limit handling while in shed...as said above, it's ok to offer to feed but don't be surprised if food is refused

[jwenker1]

the humidity is the most important aspect of a good shed. I had some problems keeping it up in my tank, the solution that works for me is to take a beach towel or a sweatshirt (something thick) and get it wet and put that over most of the top of the cage, just leave some open space for circulation. Ever since I have been doing that sheds have been perfect. This is why I'm switching to tubs, tanks are a pain to get correct humidy/temps. good luck

[starmom]

I always put a reptile friendly piece of wood in the tub or cage for them to rub against and aid in the actual shedding process. My lemon just did a perfect shed and used the piece of grape vine! I also kept humidity at 72% from blue to shed. Hope this helps!

[babedizzle]

Brutice finished shedding today. The skin came off in one long piece with just a tiny bit of it still left on the end of his tail (which ended up falling off hours later.)

[Shelby]

Good for you.. sounds like it went well.