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    What size rodent are you feeding, and how often?

    This is a fully retained shed, but the snake also looks quite emaciated even though you say he eats well.

    No reason for him to give you anxiety You are here now, you will get the help you need and after you tweak a few things, your snake will be completely fine, plump and growing !
    The trick is to get the husbandry just right. That includes the heat and humidity, but also the setup (enclosure, hides, privacy, etc)

    Diet is also important, esp. for a young BP. Meaning size of rodent and frequency of feeding.

    If you have trouble with shedding, put him on a substrate that can hold humidity better. Something like a coco coir. When the shed cycle starts you can mist a bit more then usual, and right before the shed (first they turn dull with blue eyes, a few days later they "clear up" and within a day or two of clearing up they shed) you can mist directly where the snake sits once the day. Just make sure you don't create a swamp either and don't make the entire setup wet, just keep some areas moist to the touch.

    He will be fine
    Zina

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