I don't want to sound harsh, but I want to make it clear: NEVER USE THE TAPE METHOD! It can rip out your snake's eye, which would be absolutely awful. Just give him a warm soak(about half way up the side of his body. The water should feel barely warm to your wrist.) and let him crawl through a towel afterward. That *should* do it, but if not, I would just leave it.

Good luck!