Take snake bag or any kind of coarse sack (canvas or something from supermarket)

Run it under the hottest tap water YOU can tolerate

Wring out just enough water so that is doesn't drip all over the place.

Place snake in bag, in it's enclosure

PRESTO! As the snake squirms to escape the bag, the skin will slough right off. It's rare that I have used this trick, but works like a charm.


Don't worry about temperature of the bag, the few seconds of wringing and inserting snake will allow enough cooling so there is no danger at all.

Try it!