This method is similar to the one you'll do when your snake had a bad shed...but this one you do it before it sheds...This is a good technique to use for all you herps that are struggling to increase your humidity. Even though you couldn't provide good humidity while your snake was in a shedding cycle...everything will come off if you use this method. If you are tired of retained shed here's the solution...
First make sure your snake is on the last stage of shedding (when the snake's eyes have cleared up). You can't really tell on this picture but her eyes are clear...
Now you want to put your snake in a container filled with room temperature water or 80'F-85'F. Make sure the container has no holes so the warm water won't cool off. Fill the container half way or 3/4 of the snake's sides. Leave your snake there for 30-40 minutes...
30-40 minutes later take out your snake & gently dry it off with a clean towel...do it couple of times as this helps loosen the skin a bit...
Put it back in its enclosure & within 24 hours it should shed without retained shed or eye caps...
Even though it looks like your snake shed everything just in case take a closer look & see if theres any eye caps or shed on the tail tip which these are the most common places shed will be stuck...
I've talked to people here on BP.net about this method & they've asked for a visual but I had to wait 'til one of my snakes went threw a shedding cycle. You can add this thread to your favorites so it's within easy reach. Thanks for watching!
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