Shedding Indicators (Pictures)

[CoolioTiffany]

nicely illustrated!

Thank you!!

Nice illustration, Tiff. Rep points sent...

Thanks !!

When my ball python goes into shed when hes getting the old skin off he stays in the hide then i normally have to soak him and let him crawl around in a wash rag, i also have a hard time keeping the humidity up around 70% and ideas?

If you're using a tank with a screen lid, you can cover up most of the lid with saran wrap (leave some space between the lamp and the plastic wrapping). Lamps will usually zap humidity quickly so I recommend misting a couple times a day. You can also provide a humid hide for when your snake goes into shed again. Damp paper towels or moss works great.

You should let your snake shed on its own. Soaking the snake while its in shed isn't needed because they have an oil or lubricant between the old and new skin that aids in shedding when the time comes to do so.