Eye caps- best to check the shed skin to make sure they came off as intended. BUT, IF you can't find them, don't assume they're still on (they can be hard to find). Some ppl have actually damaged a snake's eyes trying to remove the "shed eye caps" thinking they hadn't yet come off- so if in doubt- get a vet to help.
Tail tips- if shed is left on the tail tip, it can cause the death of tissue & the LOSS of the snake's tail tip- there is so little blood circulation in their tail, that even one or 2 sheds left on may constrict that tiny blood flow, causing the death of the tissue. If necrotic tissue is not surgically removed it can cause further health complications. Always check tail tips.
Chins- sheds "love" to get stuck there, & as you can probably imagine, snakes really "love it"when we try to help with its removal.
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