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    Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    Hello I recently rescued a 4 year old ball and cannot get the shed off from one of the eyes. I read to soak the snake in warm water then use a qtip to help remove. I tried that and it will not come off, is there anyone here in the Kansas City area that can show me how to remove it ?? Again this is a rescued snake that was not properly taken care of and I'm not sure how long the shed on the eye has been on, I really don't have the extra money to take it to a vet. Any help would really be appreciated, thank you

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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    If that's the only piece still stuck I wouldn't worrie just let the animal get it off. What's the Humidty in the tank? Another thing is soak them in water for a while and get a wet towel and basicly rub it down them gently.

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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    get a wet pillow case and put the snake in it and tie a knot in the open end. it also helps to put something from its tank in the pillow case to help it rub off the shed.
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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    Quote Originally Posted by hawaiianice99 View Post
    get a wet pillow case and put the snake in it and tie a knot in the open end. it also helps to put something from its tank in the pillow case to help it rub off the shed.
    Also try putting a wet wash cloth in with the snake.
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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    soak it in warm water . you can rub your finger across it gently to pull it off .
    if that doesnt work and its only the first time it has happened
    you can actually leave it on until the snakes next shed .
    and the next shed will pull it off ..

    if theres more then 1 eye cap then i would do what you can to get them off .
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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    Quote Originally Posted by kansasjeffff View Post
    I really don't have the extra money to take it to a vet.

    Put aside some extra money in case the snake needs care.

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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    What I do is soak them in warm water in a closed container over their hot spot for about 45 min. If the eyecap does not come off in the water, I put a piece of tape over the cap and then pull it off.

    Hope this helps.
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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    Quote Originally Posted by Wh00h0069 View Post
    What I do is soak them in warm water in a closed container over their hot spot for about 45 min. If the eyecap does not come off in the water, I put a piece of tape over the cap and then pull it off.

    Hope this helps.

    I heard that you can actually pull the snakes eye out. I wouldn't recomend doing that!

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    Re: Getting shed off of eye ? Help !!

    I,ve used a piece of scotch before with sucess, and the snake didnt mind at all, recomended by VET!

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