First bad shed :(

[sbit]

So I've been ill and was in the hospital a few days, and when I got back I found my little Fire had gone into shed. I think he got dehydrated because his water bowl was dry when I got back... ughhhhh.

I immediately added fresh water and bumped up humidity, but it was too late. He shed the next day, but it's stuck and wrinkly.

What should I do? I don't want to stress him too badly, but does he need a soak? Or should I wait for the increased humidity to help a bit? This is the first time this has ever happened to me and I feel like a terrible person, please help ;;

[cmack91]

When it happens to me I just put a folded up wet towel in the cage and over the day they take care of it themselves.

[BHReptiles]

I take a warm wash cloth and place the snake in it (if it's a large adult, you can use a towel). I wrap them up like a burrito and while applying gentle pressure, allow them to slither out on their own. Usually the damp cloth with the pressure is enough to get the shed off.

[sbit]

Thank you both! I just put in the damp towel and if he hasn't taken care of it by tomorrow I will try the 'burrito' trick. Thanks!!!

[martin82531]

I would read this thread

http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...hed-No-problem