Shedding problems

[redshepherd]

The Humidity has Been low, Between 30-40%. As I said I've only had him 2 weeks and have been trying different things to try and help. I got a much larger water bowl-7x7 inches and 2 inches deep. I have been trying to put different things on the hood to reduce the amount of open space. I changed the substrate from aspen chip bedding to eco-earth coconut. I have been resorting to misting the cage a few times a day which gets the humidity up to 70% but doesn't last long. I ordered an enclosed hide that has moss that goes in it to keep damp but it hasn't arrived yet with the holiday holding up shipping. When I soaked him I left him in for 20-25 minutes then put him in a towel and let him gently slither out and that worked really well. the skin left on the neck really didn't soak though because he spent the whole time trying to get out ( I had a lid on the tub but could see him through the side). He really didn't seem to enjoy the soak but seems to realize i'm trying to help when I hold him which is only for a few minutes so he doesn't get to stressed.

It must be really dry where you live! Don't worry, lining the inside of the hide with damp moss will fix this. Ball pythons spend a lot of time in the hide, especially before a shed. Once you have a humid hide, it's alright if the rest of the enclosure is too dry.