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07-06-2008, 09:15 AM
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Shedding Going on too Long

My 2 month old ball python has been shedding for three weeks now is there anyway I can help it get the last few bits off as there is no sign of them coming off
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re: Shedding Going on too Long

It sounds like the humidity was not quite accurate as they should shed in one long piece. You can do the pillow case trick. Place a damp towel and the snake into a pillow case (be sure to keep him warm) and knot it and the rest of the shed should come off with him rubbing against the towel. Good luck and keep us posted.
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re: Shedding Going on too Long

I'm with Lyn. If the snake is shedding with pieces sounds like you have some humidity issues. The skin should be shed in one peice like a rolled up sock. Try the pillowcase trick and it should solve the problem.
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Re: Shedding Going on too Long

Yup I had that problem about a week back except I didnt wait 3 days, I just made a thread on this site and was suggested to give it a warm bath for about 30-45 minutes in warm water and that pretty much loosened it up. I then did the pillow case trick.



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