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Wow, this would have me a little worried too. Boas should shed within a few days of returning to normal after the blue phase. What causes the skin to become faded and the eyes hazy in the first place is fluids between the old and new skin. Typically, they help the shedding process after the snake clears up. However, if the shed skin is not shed properly, these fluids can dry out and act almost like glue causing a stuck shed. Take some lukewarm water (only slightly above room temp) and soak the boa for a good couple hours or longer with water deep enough to go about half way up its sides. After the soak the boa may need to be assisted in shedding. However do not be too aggressive in pulling off the old skin, which can cause injury. Simply have the boa crawl through a damp towel, or use a rubbing motion to roll it off with your fingers. If you do not get it all in the first attempt, soak the boa again and repeat until you get it all.

This is most likely a response to too low humidity. I generally keep my boas in 60-70% humidity and approaching 80% during the summer months. As long as there is no condensation or wet conditions within the enclosure, the humidity will not be too high. My temps during the summer months are 92 F on the hotspot and 78-80 F ambient air temp on the cool side. Keeping the heat and humidity in check will help with future sheds. Typically glass aquariums with screen lids are not good at keeping proper heat and humidity. You can tweak it by covering most of the top with something to keep in humidity well and using an under tank heater on a thermostat and good size water bowl. However, the best option is the use of plastic tubs with small vent holes in the sides using a soldering iron, and when the boa grows switch to a plastic reptile cage.

Good luck