Hi, I bought my royal in the summer and he has just shed for the first time. Most of the skin came off a couple of days ago but his head is still completelt covered, as well as the last 3mm of his tail. Should I give him a few days to get the rest off himself or should I step in and help him out. I have found this site invaluable with help and tips so far, but this is the first time I have felt the need to post. Any advice you guys (and girls) can give would be greatly appreciated
does it look like it might come off on its own? if not try a warm bath ( temp the same as your viv warm end and about the same depth as your snake. then using a damp warm towel let your snake slither through it and see if that help. welcome to the forum
0.4.0 Royal Python 1.0.0 Pastel Royal 0.1.0 Spider Royal 1.1.0 Carolina Corn Snake 1.0.0 Normal Stripe Corn 1.0.0 Yellow Bellied Turtle
shedding for first time
Posted - 27/11/2009 : 00:39:50
