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 Shedding plz help

my corn snake is shedding but it is not all in one piece is this bad. if so should i give him a warm bath to help him shed. please help

thanks alot
07/26/05  11:45am

 #416549


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   Message To: Td5   In reference to Message Id: 416495


 Shedding plz help

-Mist the snakes tank with a spray bottle often to keep up humidity.
- put a large container of water in the tank for him to soak in
- Wet moss will help
- A warm bath with a gentle cloth th slosh away the skin can help

Make sure the eyes and tail are fully shedded
07/26/05  12:24pm

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   Message To: Broker   In reference to Message Id: 416549


 Shedding plz help

How offen do hatchlings shed? what about yearlings and adults? when shedding anything extra you need to do?
07/26/05  12:35pm

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   Message To: Leokeeper   In reference to Message Id: 416558


 Shedding plz help

Whenever my snakes don’t shed completely I take a wet paper towel and hold it in my hands and let the snake crawl through it over and over until the skin comes off. They love it and it helps them get rid of the skin.This has not failed to work yet. I put a moist hide in the tank but they seem to like this method even more.
07/26/05  04:05pm

 #416906


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   Message To: Wrigley   In reference to Message Id: 416869


 Shedding plz help

It’s a good idea to keep the humidity up in general.. misting the tank down at least once a day dosn’t hurt, especially since most reptiles won’t drink from standing water... the mist creates something for them to sip up if they refuse the bowl of water... If you plan on breeding your corns though, try to replicate a dry season to keep them on track :)

~Laine
07/26/05  04:24pm

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   Message To: Scales N Things   In reference to Message Id: 416906


 Shedding plz help

i always wondered why my snakes drink the water drops off the plants and sides of the tank after I mist even if they have a full bowl of water. Now i know.
07/27/05  11:18am


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