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    Something on my BP Head.




    I noticed this, but wasn't really too sure what this may be? I tried to manually help take it off after a shed, but that didn't really work out. Is this just some dry skin that might come off next shed? (I don't feed live) Let me know!
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    Re: Something on my BP Head.

    It looks like stuck shed.. and if he just recently shed than that is likely, I was suggested on here to put the bp in a warm damp pillow case with a rough washcloth and tie it closed, put it in the terrarium/habitat so it stays warm and the snake will lose the shed by itself while trying to get out, its always worked for me Hope this helps !

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    Re: Something on my BP Head.

    Quote Originally Posted by hurricaNe View Post



    I noticed this, but wasn't really too sure what this may be? I tried to manually help take it off after a shed, but that didn't really work out. Is this just some dry skin that might come off next shed? (I don't feed live) Let me know!
    Looks like a bit of left over shed to me. You could put some damp spaghum moss in a tight hide, and see if they can rub it off.

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    Ill wait until her next shed, im sure its not hurting her atm. im just making sure, you never know!
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    Re: Something on my BP Head.

    Ive had that on my bps after a rough shed. Its not leftover shed, its more like the top layer under the shed came off with the shed. Dont mess with it, you can damage the scales further. It will go away the next time they shed.

    (how many times can I say shed in one post )

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    Re: Something on my BP Head.

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

    This.
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    Re: Something on my BP Head.

    I have the same thing on my Pieds head and I know she had a nearly perfect shed. I unrolled it and eyecaps and all scales where there I think its just a litle discolored scales and wouldnt worry about it. It should clear after the next shed
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    nothing I would worry about, like everyone else said looks like it might be some stuck shed or maybe some discolored scales
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    leve it is likely the safest option.

    A note on damp cotton, it swells and becomes near air tight and water tight. Closed weave (pillow cases) that are wet have suffocated snakes in the past I would not suggest this method as it carries a bigger risk that many other options.

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    My ball has had that same thing since the last shed, it doen't seem to bother her, will post if it comes off on her next one....should be soon i think.
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