Vet Update
Took Noodle K. Doodle to the vets. Vet came in and said give us some history. Gave them the correct history. The vet proceeded to feel Noodle up and down his body, commented that there were no bumps. The vet then proceeded to analyse the damage to Noodle's body. The vet concluded that the skin itself had not been broken and prescribed some gel thing that apparently convinces the cells to grow faster and induces shedding. In terms of weight, the vet has suggested feeding twice a week instead once a week, as Noodle is currently malnourished.
I'm still going to use kitchen roll (paper towel) as bedding rather than substrate because spot cleaning with coconut husk is a pain in the a$$. Also, currently looking into transferring into a rack system. Only got one snake for now, but it's still easier to manage than whatever I have at the moment.
No comments were made on any skin issues. I did bring up the fact that skin was jagged and hard, peeling up, but no comment was really made on it. But, they're the vet (and they're a proper vet) so I can only assume there's no issue. Still, I've decided to remove the log, hard water bowel, and hard hides in favour of smooth plastic equivalents to be on the safe side.
Thank you all for participating in this thread; I'll remember to make updates as the weeks progress! Noodle is currently basking and opened his jaw to say thanks.
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