Full shed except head?!

[tobiasking]

Hi everyone, this is my first time posting on these forums, I have been reading through all the different sections for a few weeks now and decided to post my first question!

Basically I have a 3/4 month old baby ball, he has just had his first shed with me, however he is yet to shed the part on his head. Obviously I cant touch his head very easily due him being a BP and them hating you touching their head.

Does anyone have any suggestions to how I can encourage her to remove it herself? or how I may be able to assist her without stressing her out to much?

Thanks alot!

Tobias

[frankykeno]

Welcome to BPNet Tobias. You could soak her but likely the easiest way to get it off her head is to dampen a small pillowcase and pop her in. Close it tight with an elastic band or a knot, place the entire thing back in her enclosure on the warm side and let her wiggle around for a bit. She's not likely going to enjoy this terribly much but it should help that stuck shed come off her head.

[Don5999]

My girl had the same problem during her first shed.
The skin around her jaw hadnt become loose at all. After 2 nice soaks, I used a humid hide.
I dont think my humidty was bumped up quite enough.

Good luck - I know how worrying it is!!!