First shed

[LivingwithBalls]

Soaking your BP is something that is not recommended or necessary.

I know it's not necessary, but it actually is recommended. I don't see how it could be harmful, unless you soaked for a long time or multiple times.


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[SRMD]

I know it's not necessary, but it actually is recommended. I don't see how it could be harmful, unless you soaked for a long time or multiple times.


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It can remove essential oils from the skin that aid the BP in shedding. Why would something be recommended that would cause the animal stress?

[LivingwithBalls]

It can remove essential oils from the skin that aid the BP in shedding. Why would something be recommended that would cause the animal stress?

If done improperly. I did do my research on this.


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[SRMD]

If done improperly. I did do my research on this.


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What is the proper way to bathe a snake? Out of curiosity.

[LivingwithBalls]

What is the proper way to bathe a snake? Out of curiosity.

Put snake in a shallow warm bowl of water for 10-15 minutes, once during shed. It helps loosen the skin.


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[Rickys_Reptiles]

Put snake in a shallow warm bowl of water for 10-15 minutes, once during shed. It helps loosen the skin.

Rubbish. This is totally unnecessary. Just keep the humidity above 60% for the week of the shed and thats all you need.

[LivingwithBalls]

Rubbish. This is totally unnecessary. Just keep the humidity above 60% for the week of the shed and thats all you need.

Necessary? No. Beneficial? Yes.


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[SRMD]

Necessary? No. Beneficial? Yes.


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It's beneficial to remove the essential oils the BP has built up specifically for shedding?

This discussion could go on for hours, if you provide a water bowel big enough for your BP to soak in and your BP does not use it, why would you think it's best to bathe the snake? Even though the snake has the choice and has chosen not to, assuming you have a large water bowel.

Either way, mostly every problem on this site to do with shedding issues comes from people bathing there BPs.

In the end it is up to you, to decide what is best for your BP, we are just offering you advice from experience.

[Rickys_Reptiles]

Necessary? No. Beneficial? Yes.

Ok, I've only had 1000's of sheds. But I'm sure you would know best, after all.. this is your first

Goodluck with the shed, hope it goes well!

[Rickys_Reptiles]

No, seriously.

First off, I apologize for being a bit rude. I got frustrated - and thats wrong of me. So, I'm sorry!

Second of all, soaking your Ball Python is not in any way required. It doesn't help your snake at all. It is a myth that some folks came up with once upon a time and it has been repeated over and over with the same or similar results. It is 110% not a good idea. so Just listen to people who know, instead of reading crap online.

Raise your humidity to 60% from the moment you notice your snakes colours going dull, until the snake has shed. Otherwise, leave the snake alone.

At the end of the day, you're going to do what you want no matter what I say to you - but I hope you take advice from someone who has been keeping snakes longer than you. I've literally had over 1000 sheds, clean sheds, perfect sheds... and not once have I EVER had to soak a snake.

Good luck with everything. I hope it goes well.