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#153687
Myorms
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Shedding 
My ball python is shedding in tiny pieces, he has only shed his head and small part of his tail. I tried soaking him no luck...got any ideas? Thanks
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10/02/04 9:41pm
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#153691
Bethann
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Message To: Myorms In reference to Message Id: 153687
Shedding
I also have a ball. His first few sheddings were little pieces as well. I mist him with warm water during shedding. It seems to help with him, maybe it will help yours.
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10/02/04 9:48pm
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#153697
Roachey56
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Message To: Myorms In reference to Message Id: 153687
Shedding
what is the humidity when it is out of shed?
what is the humidity now?
up the humidity to around 60-70% and mist the cage once a day.
soaking once every other day if it wont shed is good.
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10/02/04 10:05pm
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#153699
Myorms
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Message To: Roachey56 In reference to Message Id: 153697
Shedding
what is a good way to up the humidity? Its at about 50 now.
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10/02/04 10:12pm
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#153814
Pelota
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Message To: Myorms In reference to Message Id: 153699
Shedding
As already said, misting the cage with a spray bottle is good. 50 is too low though. Especially for shedding. Try to keep it around 55-60 during non-shed times, and when in the shedding stages(when it gets the blue eyes), up it to around 70-80% until done shedding. If you’re using a heat lamp, that could be why you’re struggling with humidity. Heat lamps tend to dry out the tank. So you could A. Get a nice human heat pad and a thermostat and try to use that as your main heat source so you don’t need a heat lamp. B. Use a substrate that holds moisture nicely. Bad thing about that is it can cause molding. I like reptibark or coconut fibers(the ones you get in brick form and soak to loosen up). Both hold humidity well and don’t mold easily. Just don’t feed on it. C. Keep misting, lol.
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10/03/04 1:46am
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