Quote Originally Posted by jglass38 View Post
Well not really. The only place where leaving shed can cause even a remotely "dangerous situation" is the tip of the tail. And even that isn't particularly dangerous other than that the snake could lose the very tip of it's tail. That said, get the husbandry straight and you will get good sheds and won't have to worry about it! Hope this helps!

Jamie
Really? I'll be darned! Lots of members have posted this same advice: Old skin encircles part of body. Old skin dries and squeezes that part (typically it is the tip of the tail). Old skin disallows blood flow. Tip of the tail (in this example) becomes necrotic and falls off. If this were to happen, infection has a good chance of setting in. Infection is bad and harmful to the snake. I believe this falls under 'dangerous situation'; particularly in Sherri's case where she is brand new to her bci after having it (pretty much) thrust upon her as a rescue.
Hope this helps~ as Adam likes to say...