So it was completely my mistake that I didn't bring up my BP's humidity enough when I noticed she was in blue, so when she shed, it was in small shreds and she still had large chunks of skin on her belly and on either side of her neck. After researching several solutions, I'd like to share what I did in case I can help any other new snake owners who have the same problem!
I had her soak in an 85 F bath for about ten minutes, with the water just high enough to submerge the thickest part of her body about halfway (since my problem was only with her belly scales). The shed loosened, but didn't come off, and I felt that leaving her in a container of water would stress her out. So I sat with her for about an hour, dampening a hand towel with the same 85 F water she'd been soaking in, gently going over the edges of the stuck shed and slowly working it loose.
The belly shed came off very easily, but of course, her smaller-scaled neck took much longer... but it was amazing in that she was sooo relaxed the entire time, almost as if it felt good to get all that gross old skin off, which I'm sure it did! She was so patient as I worked even closer to her head and I finally worked the last shreds off.
So obviously, learning opportunity to definitely make sure her humidity is higher when I notice that she's in shed. But also, learning opportunity that there is a low stress solution to the problem if it ever arises!
Has anyone else done it this way? Thoughts? Thanks for reading!
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