My BP had the same problem with his first shed as my pet. It shouldn't be too tuff to get off. I didn't even soak him... just wet his tail with warm water and gently rolled it off. It did take several attempts, but after about 5 min or so it came off. Just be sure his tail stays wet while your doing it. He'll fight it at first, but appreciate it later

How's this for climbing




Disclaimer;
The tape at the top of my tank was necessary to prevent him for climbing along the small lip at the top of the tank. It is barely even sticky enough to stick to the tank, just enough to hold crumbled newspaper in the lip. The bulb is not in contact with the screen, however one edge of the lamp is. The lamp itself does not get anywhere near as hot as the actual bulb.

Anyway, I didn't put the top back on properly tonight and he figured out real quick that he was able to climb up there again. Everyone says they're stupid, but their memories must be doing alright. I kept hearing a splash and could figure out how he was falling into his water dish... until I spyed on him and saw that. Diving board, Weeeeeeeeeeee