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Quote Originally Posted by WingedWolfPsion View Post
Why would soaking before a shed make shedding more difficult? My understanding is that shedding is aided by good hydration. Low humidity causes chronic mild dehydration, thus interfering with shedding.
There is some speculation that soaking during a shed cycle (prior to the shed being removed) can leach oils from their skin that helps them shed. I don't think there is any proof on the subject though. I never soak my snakes unless they have had bad sheds. I have only had two bad sheds.