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    how soon after shedding???

    is it ok to pick up a snake. My boy just shed this morning and has made a complete mess of his tub. Is it ok to pick him up and clean his cage this soon after a shed? Thank you so much!

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    Yes it is [okay to pick him up after shed to clean his tub or whatnot]
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    Re: how soon after shedding???

    thank you!

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    Re: how soon after shedding???

    I usually pull mine out as soon as I notice the shed so I can clean up the moss/poop/urates/whatever happened in the tub during the shed. I also use this opportunity to get some updated pictures of my snakes.

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