Sotek my normal male had a lazy first shed with me. he took the head piece off his self but didnt even try to get the rest off. i soaked him like twice then gently rubbed him down to simulate how snakes should be trying to shed. i got most it off minus a small bit on the neck that was reluctant. so i left that good thing Sotek isnt head shy and doesnt mind me pawing him up for 20 mins. his second shed with me was in 2 pieces his upper head and a nice ball of shed with a nice steamer near it. my females first shed wasn't completely one piece but she did manage to get it all off herself.