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    Feed/soak/or both

    So today is feeding day but she had a bad shed so i soaked her yesterday but there's still a bunch left so my question is can i soak her and feed her today or should it be one or the other really not sure what to do
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    at the top of BP's in general theres a form post thats been stickied called "Bad shed? No Problem" read that it will be very useful and feeding depends really did she shed her eye caps if yes then she should have no problem eating if no then she probably wont eat because she cant see all that well. if she does eat just give her a few hours before you soak her .... wait 30 mins after you eat before you go in the pool XD
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    I don't know how bad the stuck shed is, but if it's not covering the eyes or vent or tip of tail I'd feed it and see how much shed gets worked off just during the feeding process.
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    Ive read the sticky and it was great help and caps have shed so shell eat but should i feed then soak or soak then feed

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    I dont think its too bad caps r gone underbelly is gone its upper body and tail cap that has yet to come off ill snap a pic when i get home

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    If you soak in a tub with a lid and create 100% humidity the shed should slide right off after soaking.

    I use 86-88 degree water about 1 1/2 inches deep with a towel in the bottom.
    Replenish after 30 minutes with more 86-88 degree water for another 30 minute soak.

    I would soak and then feed, I can't stand stuck sheds on my snakes
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    This is the"bad" shed im talking about it got alot loser from soaking her yesterday im thinking one more time should be good and this is the tub i will b useing

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    weather u feed then soak or soak then feed is up to you, the only thing is let her rest a couple hours after feeding if u decide to feed then soak, as far at the shed goes 1 or 2 more soaks and wipe downs and you should be golden

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    make sure she actually soaks an not just sits on towel island =P
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    Ok decided to soak then feed hes soaking right now sure hope this works and i weighed him for the first time her came in at 277gs so im thinking ill feed him two mice after this is all over

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    2 mice or a weaned rat if you have one it would be a good idea to try to get him on rats if you havent already
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