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 #2084855


Billbert
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 Shedding probs :(

my ball python has had problems shedding since i got him he sheds in patches its still young so it sheds a lot i give him plenty of water. any one now what the problem is?
10/16/09  07:58pm

 #2084895


Nate304
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   Message To: Billbert   In reference to Message Id: 2084855


 Shedding probs :(

im battleling the same problem and its humidity. you want to keep a 50% humidity normaly and when the eyes cloud over raise it to 65-70. im having the same problem . humidity is a chalenge for me. edf had some good sugestions. you be smart to pm him or look at a few of my last 2-3 posts.



10/16/09  09:43pm

 #2084897


Vypyrz
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 Shedding probs :(

What kind of enclosure are you using? What are your temp/ humidity? And how do you control and measure them? Normally, shed problems are caused by temp/humidity problems or stress...



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10/16/09  09:54pm

 #2085010


Happyherp
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   Message To: Vypyrz   In reference to Message Id: 2084897


 Shedding probs :(

my older male still has issues. even with spot on humidity. so i use a pillow case {cloth} and put warm wet rags inside it. then i add him,tie the case and let him move around for a few. it also works great if you have a tote with a lid {drill air holes} put the snake in then put the wet towel on top of it.

just my weird ideas lol. it works good for my boy



10/17/09  04:55am

 #2085090


Kheeran
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   Message To: Happyherp   In reference to Message Id: 2085010


 Shedding probs :(

That’s a good idea.. I use something similar.

Take out all the bedding (newspaper, aspen, etc) and place a damp bath towel in the enclosure, covering the entire floor space. Shed should be off soon ;)
10/17/09  12:55pm

 #2085134


Billbert
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   Message To: Kheeran   In reference to Message Id: 2085090


 Shedding probs :(

THX!!! ill fo that and tell you what happens. how long will it take for his shed to come off?
10/17/09  03:28pm

 #2085332


Kheeran
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   Message To: Billbert   In reference to Message Id: 2085134


 Shedding probs :(

If you leave him in there for about 30mins or so, it should come off. If it does not, take the towel and gently rub it off....
10/18/09  01:16am

 #2085398


Happyherp
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   Message To: Kheeran   In reference to Message Id: 2085332


 Shedding probs :(

it should come off pretty easy :)



10/18/09  07:50am

 #2086891


Billbert
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   Message To: Happyherp   In reference to Message Id: 2085398


 Shedding probs :(

Thank you all it worked great!!!!!!
10/21/09  12:01pm

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HellBoy666
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   Message To: Billbert   In reference to Message Id: 2084855


 Shedding pr obs :(

well try getting a spay bottle and spay it it every 5-7 hours it should be room temp water and if that does not help just lay out a rag or a scottowel and put it in a little warm water and leave it if you have a scottowel then it will dry just keep it wet so that’s what i do and hope it works



10/25/09  03:20pm


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