You sure can! My spider girl just shed this morning but still had some skin hanging off her butt. So I gave her a nice bath ( which she really enjoys) and just laid a wash cloth on my lap and when I pulled her out I put her on the cloth and wiped her dry. Skin came right off! But I didn't pull it off... You really don't need to do that. In fact if it's on his head just give hima bath and put him back. He will rub it off himself. Have a good time in the bath!! Lol