Help not sure if this shed is gonna be a good one!

[dr del]

Hi,

Have a look at this video.

YouTube - 8 Ball Pythons - Shedding Lessons


dr del

[Bodiebroadus]

Hi,

Have a look at this video.

YouTube - 8 Ball Pythons - Shedding Lessons


dr del

thanks i guess ill give it a try im going to wait until tommorow though i think the pillowcase one stressed him enough for one day

[Jenn]

Are you sure you are reading the correct number on your accurite? I don't think most of them read that high. I believe everything above 70 or 80 percent is just displayed as "high". I can't imagine a shed like that with 81% humidity!

[SixSnakes]

I would give it a warm soak for like 30 minutes. Then wipe them down with a towel. Don't try to pull off the shed if it is REALLY stuck, but a good amount should come off with that.

I offer a humid hide and don't have these issues too often.

Or you can spray daily while the snake is in it's shed cycle.

[singingtothewheat]

I think at this point you just need to spend the time to get the shed off him. It is so shiny looking that I almost wonder if there is more than one layer and loose. ANY significant soaking at this point should leave you with shed falling off. I'm not trying to offend you but are you afraid to handle him? This guy needs to get the shed off. You know how uncomfortable a tight sun burn about to peel is. I always think it has to be about the same for them.

[singingtothewheat]

Spraying daily is relative. It totally depends on where you live. If you live in the southern part of florida you have a lot less problem with humidity. If however, you live in the high desert like I do, you'd better be spraying several times a day.
Also assist sheading (pulling off the shed) if done properly is appropriate.

I would give it a warm soak for like 30 minutes. Then wipe them down with a towel. Don't try to pull off the shed, but a good amount should come off with that.

I offer a humid hide and don't have these issues too often.

Or you can spray daily while the snake is in it's shed cycle.

[SixSnakes]

Spraying daily is relative. It totally depends on where you live. If you live in the southern part of florida you have a lot less problem with humidity. If however, you live in the high desert like I do, you'd better be spraying several times a day.
Also assist sheading (pulling off the shed) if done properly is appropriate.

Ha ha true, I AM in Seattle. Personally I have noticed snakes without hides benefit from spraying while in their shed cycle. Everybody has a humid hide now, and I find perfect little snake skin doughnuts when they shed

[Mr_BoaJangles]

When I first got my snake the day after thanksgiving he was going into shed and it was only coming off in flakes. I had to soak him twice and gently rub him down with a damp rag to remove the shed but it all came off and since then he has had no issues shedding him self.

[Bodiebroadus]

Are you sure you are reading the correct number on your accurite? I don't think most of them read that high. I believe everything above 70 or 80 percent is just displayed as "high". I can't imagine a shed like that with 81% humidity!

92 degrees on the hot side 79 degrees on the cool side and 82% humidity

[Bodiebroadus]

I think at this point you just need to spend the time to get the shed off him. It is so shiny looking that I almost wonder if there is more than one layer and loose. ANY significant soaking at this point should leave you with shed falling off. I'm not trying to offend you but are you afraid to handle him? This guy needs to get the shed off. You know how uncomfortable a tight sun burn about to peel is. I always think it has to be about the same for them.

ive had him for about 3 weeks now and im not as comfortable handling him as id like to be (he hisses alot and often gets in striking position) but i know that this is expected, im going to try the soaking method i was wondering should i just use warm water or should i run to petsmart and get this Shed aid stuff i saw just want to make it as easy on him as possible