Finally got my first noodle!

[Bogertophis]

That's great that you're helping this sweet neglected ball python & learning more at the same time. Welcome!

[Knowell]

Your doing great by asking on this forum there are lots of great people here with a wealth of knowledge. They are correct by telling you to move your "under the tank heater" under the tank. Very important that your snake utilizes belly heat to digest its food properly. Very nice looking BTW! I love them with minimal spots.

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[Helonwheelz383]

There is a uth under the warm side of the tank as well. Any advice as far as the eye caps go? She's only got a small bit stuck on the back near her head and the eye caps. I've been putting a little extra humidity in and am also going to put an inch or two of warm water in the tub to soak her in and hopefully help with that. She's had the caps since I picked her up on Tuesday and they're still there. I'm not sure how long they were there before I got her. It's starting to worry me a bit since I found out they can stay until next shed or even get infected. Is there anything else I can do or do I just need to give it some more time?

[Knowell]

Along with that soak I would purchase some sphagnum moss which holds humidity very well and put a ball of it in her hide. When and how it comes iff will depend on the severity of the stuck shed. There could be multiple layers or just one. I would give a soak, create a humid hide continue to feed her and wait out the next shed. If she sheds again and the eye caps remain I would consult a vet!

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[Helonwheelz383]

Thanks for the advice. I'll give that a shot. I've gotta go to the pet store tonight for a couple more things anyways so I'll snag some moss too.

[Godzilla78]

I second the foam insulation idea. As stated above, it helps retain heat and gives the snake a sense of security.

[Godzilla78]

Humidity is super important. I keep it anywhere between 50-80% at all times. you need a hygrometer to monitor humidity levels and add water as needed, through misting, or whatever method. A heat lamp is fine, but requires a dimmer to control the heat output and will dry the cage out rapidly.

[Dorsa]

Along with that soak I would purchase some sphagnum moss which holds humidity very well and put a ball of it in her hide. When and how it comes iff will depend on the severity of the stuck shed. There could be multiple layers or just one. I would give a soak, create a humid hide continue to feed her and wait out the next shed. If she sheds again and the eye caps remain I would consult a vet!

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Hey sorry also a beginner here just wondering can you leave the moss in the hide until cleaning or do you have to take it out every day and replace it, also would he still need another hide if i put moss on the one over his heat pad?


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[sufficio]

Hey sorry also a beginner here just wondering can you leave the moss in the hide until cleaning or do you have to take it out every day and replace it, also would he still need another hide if i put moss on the one over his heat pad?


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Moss can usually stay for a while, if it starts getting a little smelly you can replace it. And it's good to have the wet hide be a totally separate hide from the standard 1 on each temp side. In case the snake wants to be in a warm hide but not in the wet hide. If he's forced to always use a wet hide, he could develop scale rot!

[Dorsa]

Moss can usually stay for a while, if it starts getting a little smelly you can replace it. And it's good to have the wet hide be a totally separate hide from the standard 1 on each temp side. In case the snake wants to be in a warm hide but not in the wet hide. If he's forced to always use a wet hide, he could develop scale rot!

Thank you! I’ll for sure add another hide with the moss


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