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AussieLover 11 years, 4 months ago.
I used to have a Ball Python and his shed would often get stuck to him. What typically causes them to have problems shedding and what are the best ways (natural or products) to help with this?
If the humidity in his enclosure is good, then he won’t have trouble shedding. Stuck shed can become dangerous and lead to health issues, so check your humidity first. Using glass tanks is one reason for this to happen, as these don’t allow much humidity at all. They need it roughly about 60 to 70%, unlike humans that keep it around 30%.
Products on the market don’t really do much in the way of aiding a good shed. You can try soaking them in lukewarm water for a few moments and gently rubbing the stuck shed with your finger tips, but don’t attempt to pull it off. When it’s dry, it can pull of scales as well and cause a wound.
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