It's because they're so fat they can't coil up right... lol He will probably shed fine. My Matrix shed perfectly all in one piece for me her first time (for me). Her skin was floating in her water bowl, so she must have crawled out of it while she was soaking. She is still acting very sketchy, by the way.My little Sumatrans have become perfect little angels, though! I sit with each of them for probably a half hour every day and they haven't struck once in over a couple of weeks. They went from schizo to puppy dogs overnight. There is definitely something to leaving these guys completely alone for at least a couple of weeks to get settled in when you get them! They are so alert, attentive and inquisitive just like my Boa. They love to crawl around on me and explore. It's like they are observing the entire room. I'm just crazy about them! <3