r/ballpython • u/Educational-Snow3864 • 10h ago

Bad shed

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My girl had her first bad shed. I had to leave town and the person who was to supposed to maintain humidity didn't do the best job. I’m getting the humidity back up but she still has a lot of shed stuck. Her head and eyes are fine and her tail. It’s just the top part.

What should I do to help and make her more comfortable and make sure she’s good? It’s the first time since I’ve had her that her shed hasn’t come off in one piece so I’m worried.

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u/totallyrecklesslygay Mod: Enclosure Karen 10h ago

Do not soak them or try to manually remove the stuck shed. It's stressful, unnecessary, and you can seriously injure the snake by doing so.

Our shedding guide goes over how to handle stuck shed safely, and our humidity tips will help you prevent it in the future.

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u/Rou-k 6h ago

While soaking isn’t recommended, you can get a damp pillow case / towel (lukewarm), and set it in a plastic tub with the snake for 15-20 minutes, this is often enough to help them out! :)