Hey mysticman22,


Have you got room in your viv for a wetbox? At that size a small tupperware box or ice cream carton with a small hole cut in the side and half full of damp peat or sphagnum moss should give him a small secure hiding place with quite high humidity.Stick a small rough rock or piece of cork in there and it's a home made shedding health spa .

Oh and some snakes are just plain lazy about shedding every now and again one of mine will get her head clear then just stop trying.I now keep an eye on her and if she hasn't made any attempt after 24 hours I just take her out and do it by hand.I put a plant sprayer in a hot place full of tap water (after I've let it stand for 24 hours - probably not needed but I always did it for fish where it was and it's a habit now) then gently mist her as I peel if I encounter a stubborn bit.She hates me doing her head but seems to enjoy the rest of it

Come to think of it this might also acclimate her to handling.

It's quite important to make sure the wet box stays clean as I always think it would be an ideal breeding ground for nasties. Peat is quite cheap from garden centers though so it doesn't cost much to replace it on a regular basis.I always keep the box in there but I suppose it could be removed and only put in when the snake is in shed.


dr del