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clunch
Hatchling
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 Posted - 30/01/2009 : 09:26:36
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My snake was due to shed soon after i got him. So with him still settleing in the shed wasnt as smooth as could of been. he had a scattered shed and 90% is complete however there is still a dead layer of skin on the top of his head that hasnt yet started to peel away. how can i help him shed it? alos is it safe to help him by peeling off dead skin for him?
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2597 Posts |
Posted - 30/01/2009 : 09:51:20
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| If he's happy to let you,you could try a damp cloth and gently rub the patch from head to tail direction if its still on after a few days. |
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/01/2009 : 11:19:48
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Give him a bath in inch-deep luke warm water for 10-15 mins and then let him run through a towel a few times, or leave him in a pillow case with lots of scrunched up damp newspaper and a bit of wood or a rock for an hour.
If you try and peel him you could damage the scales underneath. |
 
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/01/2009 : 19:38:08
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| putting in a damp hide can help but they're not guaranteed to use it |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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dazb
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/01/2009 : 19:40:04
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| increase the humidity by moving your water bowl closer to the warm end... |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/01/2009 : 19:44:04
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| but only as a short term fix as prolonged humidity can cause RIs (respiratory infections) |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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