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    Two sheds - still has eyecap

    My 5yo normal gal Delilah sometimes has problem sheds - not sure why, since the other snakes in her rack never have an issue! She's had a stuck eyecap before, but it came off easily in the next shed. This time I waited again, but she had a second shed over the weekend and it's still there (even worse). She doesn't have much of a "film" over it, and it's not silver like the last time, but there is a white rim around the edge.

    I've heard a variety of opinions on removing eyecaps, so what are your thoughts? I know tape isn't recommended by many, and mineral oil with a Q-tip is generally preferred. I've also heard of using the wet pillowcase w/ towel, but also read that can sometimes suffocate a snake (although I've done that in the past without anyone dying). I'm not exactly an EXPERT, but have been keeping snakes for about 5 years, so I am far from a newbie. Is it safe for me to attempt one of these methods myself, or should I call on a professional? Or should I wait for a THIRD shed? She is doing fine otherwise, eating and pooping/peeing as usual.

    Here's how it looks right now:
    Last edited by Lolo76; 12-16-2013 at 07:25 PM.
    Lolo's Collection...
    Ball Pythons: 0.4 Normals, 1.0 Pastel, 1.1 Mojaves, 1.0 Black Pastel, 2.0 Spiders, 0.1 Lesser, 1.0 Orange Ghost, 0.1 Honeybee
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    3.4 Corn Snakes, 1.1 Western Hognose Snakes, 1.2 cats, and 1.0 dog (47lb mutt)

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