Hello-

My daughter's BP got stuck on some masking tape (daughter has been taping down the newspaper so the BP wouldn't burrow underneath and tip over the water bowl). I soaked the snake and was able to remove enough of the tape to clear the mouth, but there is a 1 inch square piece firmly stuck to the underside of her head. The skin there is so delicate that I quit trying to remove any more when I damaged a bit of skin in the attempt to remove it.

She ate a large meal about 4-5 days before this and she sheds frequently- every 6 weeks or so- should we wait and see if it comes off with a shed? I'm afraid if we try to feed her before then, the tape will prevent the skin from stretching around her jaw and cause more problems.

Would oil break up the adhesive? Would something like olive oil be okay to use on her?

Needless to say we won't be taping the newspaper down any more I'll just make her a heavier water bowl I guess.