In this video, fritter the corn snake gets a bath to fix his bad shed. however a bath is not a long term solution, it�s just a quick fix. i�ll go over things you can do to address the problem. So my ball python has had a bad shed recently. admittedly, i haven't been as good as i should have keeping the humidity up. anyway, i did some research and found some techniques to get rid of the bad shed after a few days of him not getting anywhere with it. i gave him a bath and managed to get rid most of it away with a wash cloth.. It is possible to contribute to a bad shed by soaking prior to the actual shed. these steps should be taken after the shed has failed to come off. if the snake has not managed to complete it's shed after 24 hours, then it's okay to help it out. step 1 - start with a bad shed. they're really not a big deal, and happen to everyone..
If your snake sheds, and all you find is a few pieces, check the snake to make sure all the shed has come off. you may find your snake still has pieces of shed clinging to her! don't worry, but don't leave her like that, either.. You may leave the snake in this tepid bath for up to 24 hours if necessary. be sure to check on your snake regularly. you may remove as soon as the stuck sheds are floating in the water, or can be pulled off easily. when you check regularly, you may find the snake has pooped in the water. if so, change the water and start again.. If a bad shed or retained eyecaps happen for more than one shed on newly acquired snakes, or at all with established snakes, you will need to evaluate your environment and, if that is set up properly, get your snake to a reptile vet. soak the snake in a warm bath for 10-20 minutes..
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