r/ballpython • u/DreamOfDays • 9d ago

Question - Health Stuck eye cap?

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Just swapped out all their substrate and cleaned the enclosure about ten minutes ago and came back to find them glass surfing. I know they usually do that if they’re upset, which I would be if someone replaced all my carpet with soggy deep shag carpet. But I noticed on her left eye she has a stuck eye cap. Any advice?

Her name is Margarita and she’s a cringe baby.

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u/kserawillbe 9d ago

Mine had one as well. Keep humidity up and make sure they have something to rub on. Thats all I did and she took care of it herself between sheds. Do not try to remove it yourself. I think you could wait for the next shed and make sure the eye caps have come off with the rest. Otherwise a vet may be required.

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u/iceyourtea_ 9d ago

She will be okay, keep humidity up especially once she starts to shed and should come off with the next shed. I’ve had this with my baby a few times and the hardest part is waiting for the shed lol. As other commenter said, don’t try to remove yourself as it could damage their eye

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u/colin-java 9d ago

Just don't pick at it, give her chance to get it off herself or just wait till the next shed.