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    Bad shed? No problem.

    I thought I would try and make a visual step by step guide for soaking, since this problem comes up quite frequently. It is possible to contribute to a bad shed by soaking prior to the actual shed. These steps should be taken after the shed has failed to come off. If the snake has not managed to complete it's shed after 24 hours, then it's okay to help it out.

    Step 1 - Start with a bad shed. They're really not a big deal, and happen to everyone. Just double check your husbandry that you are providing 50-60% humidity, and 70% during the shed cycle.



    Step 2 - Grab a container (mine is a shoebox sized rubbermaid) and fill the container with tepid (luke warm) water to 1/2 to 3/4 the "height" of your snake. You do NOT want the snake to have to swim constantly.



    I throw in a old wash cloth as well, and then use it later to help remove shed. This part is not necessary.



    Step 3 - Put snake in the container.



    Step 4 - Put lid on. (There are no holes in this container, and aren't necessary as the container is NOT air tight and we will only be leaving the snake in here for ONLY a hour - no more!) Once the snake is secured in the container, place the whole setup back into the enclosure whether it's in a rack or tank. (I just happen to have a rack) Let soak 45 - 60 minutes.



    Step 5 - After 60 minutes remove the container and snake. I use the washcloth, and let the snake slide through it to remove the shed. You can use whatever is handy.



    Step 6 - A happy, well shed snake. If you were not able to get all the shed off in this attempt. Wait 24 hours and try again until all shed is gone. (which should not take more than a couple attemtps)

    Christie
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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    great tutorial!
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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    Excellent post Christie. I remember how unsure I was the first time I had to soak a snake and how much great help I got here at BPNet. Even better now though that you've provided the pictorial.
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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    Christie...This is really good. We should get one of the Admins to Sticky it so everyone can refer to it when needed.


    Great Job.

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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    Great pic tutorial Christine
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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    Great tutorial it will come in handy for many people.
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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    I was really just going to ask about this My girl hasn't shed yet, but I wanted to know, just in case. Thanks for beating me to it!! ^_^
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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    Thanks everyone. Just trying to help out.
    Christie
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    You get mad you get strong wipe your hands shake it off
    Then you Stand

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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    Great tutorial Christie! This will definitely help out a lot of people looking for info on how to help a bp loose it's stuck shed!

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    Re: Bad shed? No problem.

    - AWESOME job Ms. Christie!

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