How to Get Stuck Shed off Snake's Head

[@GoHerping]

How to avoid stuck shed on snakes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJS7ioCkrpp2htk

[@mattcyou]

I recommend feeding a mouse with tweezers and after the snake latches on, keep tension with the tweezers while using a q-tip that has been wetted with warm water and removing the stuck shed with the other hand!

[@kiroropupper3914]

The tail tip stays on because they don't rub their tail on anything to remove it. I have a boa who has very poor shedding on her lower jaw and her tail tip.

[@vrfirestick9117]

I use aspen with my ball python and never had a stuck shed problem ;))))))

[@vrfirestick9117]

(do use a humidity box when in shed)

[@lolacosa6159]

How is this comment 3 days old??

[@Caribbeanpiratesrule]

You said 90 to 100 degrees and I freaked out as I’m Canadian and I always just assume Celsius and 100 is boiling point Then I remembered your American Phew

[@mini5701]

As an European I can confirm that it is indeed very confusing

[@FenoTheFox]

In my experience even people outside America that typically use Celsius tend to still use Fahrenheit when it comes to keeping their reptiles just for the sake of greater accuracy when checking temps at hotspots and such.

[@grubsuu5258]

Yeh imagine putting your boop noodle in near boiling water

[@mini5701]

@@grubsuu5258 noodle soup

[@ccmmacaroon2696]

@@mini5701 noooo

[@emmajacobs3124]

I don’t have a snake, nor do I plan on getting one. But I keep watching your videos ‘cuz your mellow voice soothes my exam anxiety.

[@ellasanimals2849]

Emmerentia Jacobs omg my mom said whenever I watch these she gets really tired cause his voice is too calming

[@kimdoogleouo4521]

Good luck for your exams! You can do it!

[@animeaunty]

Right! Some people r just fun to watch whatever the content. Taras Kul is like that, just very pleasing/entertaining to watch. Made me realize I was watching certain channels cuz of the person, not what I was learning. Those people can make BANK if they realize content doesn't matter as much. We would watch Alex if was narrating washing dishes.

[@macyperry9552]

i always watch his videos before bed bc it calms me down and i can actually sleep. it’s not that he’s boring bc i now have a new obsession w reptiles i never knew i had but i love being able to sleep so i love him haha

[@jakerusiecki]

Wtf ?

[@jasperdragon00]

bdmdhfkdjd the captions say “bald python” i’m crying

[@dexis9412]

I mean, it’s technically right...

[@auroraaldal2112]

They need little wigs or something

[@XenoTravis]

Lol on a video about removing scales.

[@art_and_sh.t4265]

Gotta get that skin off of that bald python

[@taegra]

6:03 Shell damage

[@elisacgraves]

I use to soak a pillow case in hot water, wring it out, put the snake inside, let sit for a few minutes and BOOM sexy snake.

[@louisex5954]

Elisa Graves love this “boom sexy snake” 😂

[@dogschooloflouisville8323]

This is what I always did! It let them work it off themselves, even their heads.

[@elisacgraves]

Salty Dogs yeah skin would literally fall right off after just a couple minutes in the sack 😅

[@K0HAKU_97]

Great idea!

[@chaosandgore5099]

Heard that can suffocate them.

[@sylvainforest534]

My 8-year old male ball python always sheds imperfectly, like the one shown in your video. The top of the head, the sides and top of the neck always remain stuck on. But I raised a great baby, a rare gem. I sit with her wrapped around my arm and I gently mist the area with lukewarm water while stroking the dead skin. It just sits there, enjoying its spa day. It is not head shy and when it feels I have loosened a section of dead skin, it gently moves its body away while I hold the dead skin and it finishes the peeling for me. It's a collaborative process. Never has it tried to bite me. It knows the drill and I like to think it enjoys the procedure. We love our snake.

[@Dr3Mc3Ninja]

Just to note, 100 degrees FAHRENHEIT. Celsius is literally boiling water, I doubt anyone would make that mistake. It was just kind of funny to hear you refer to 100 degree water as "not too hot."

[@elisestillman2063]

DrGrukar McNinjaSixthGun I think everyone knows he lives in America he makes it point that people know that

[@ballpythonsarecool5437]

@@elisestillman2063 no there are a few comments talking about it and how they almost made the mistake

[@glendycullen151]

The person who disliked this video accidentally let their snake on their phone and the snake hit against the button

[@Finchsaviary]

Me: -has no snakes -has no shedding issues with my current reptiles Me: still loves watching this guy

[@JJ-xs6rh]

go get a snake!!!!

[@austinburns8113]

My ball python just did this TODAY your timing is DARK MAGIC

[@whale_why_not]

"The difficult areas are going to be the tail, head, and neck" me, a newbie: ...isnt that the entire snake?

[@johnburch2516]

😂 I said this when my gf got a snake. It’s tail? It is a tail! Apparently not

[@birb4698]

@@johnburch2516 My brain won't let me not answer this seriously, the tail starts after the vent and snakes necks end- well its different for every species but they're mostly body. And the head is just the head-

[@CRISIS_Official]

@@birb4698 snek head=snek head I know this is old

[@caughtafaygo]

i find also making a "cave" in your hand with a wet washcloth will do great also. encourage them to stick their head through the little "cave" and when they crawl thru it will take the shed off. works well.

[@ThePhantomofFilm]

The facebook groups are going to love this video lol

[@charlesbyrne3771]

Which ones?

[@ThePhantomofFilm]

@@charlesbyrne3771 there is one in particular that has already been referenced in a couple of prior videos that is adamant that you should never soak a ball python.

[@cipher4071]

@@ThePhantomofFilm I think I know which one you are talking about and I regularly argue with some because I get fed up with the misinformation. upon entering the ball python community there is a looooot of people with this elitist status they feel they have. even though I'm new and state obvious facts, they just rub their experience in my face. found a group with a breeder that keeps her heat mats sandwiched between the tubs and wood table. looking further into it she live feeds dangerously and when one got an RI she didn't quarantine. anything you say to even nicely help she'll snap at you and the mods will defend her because she has seniority. so many insane people dude, it's actually shocking.

[@theoctopusss7235]

@@ThePhantomofFilm what do they suggest to soften stuck shed

[@ThePhantomofFilm]

@@theoctopusss7235 put the snake in a vented plastic box with wet paper towels.

[@onthejuice11]

Me: doesn’t own a snake Also me: I have to watch this video

[@halloweenlover247]

You’ve been so helpful to me whose very new with ball pythons. My boyfriend bought me a desert ghost female because I kept talking about owning a ball python for so long, we bought her from someone on OfferUp who had her in a ten gallon tank fed her every four days and she honestly looked so crammed in that tank. She has some stuck shed around her nose area and I got concerned looked it up and your video was the first that popped up. I appreciate you and your care guide to these wonderful animals❤️

[@WickensWickedReptiles]

Great video! Very helpful advice and love the straightforward approach

[@endconnr]

Brutha! I found this video because our young corn snake had shed stuck on her head and it was blocking her eyes and nose/ airways. We noticed her "clicking" and that her eyes were discolored. She wasn't eating, either. Your video instilled knowledge and confidence in my partner and I to give your method a try- and it worked! She instantly felt better, her airways were open, and she is clearly feeling better. Huge thank you!

[@Alexisloper828]

So happy my little girl always has nice full sheds. Only ever had one incomplete shed with her. She’s a very beautiful albino corn and I love getting those full white sheds

[@usedtobeaneditor]

The four dislikes are from Brian and PETA with all their accounts

[@birdwithabrokenwing]

That Crazy Maka lol great comment! Made me laugh and so true!

[@nightshadow4462]

Y brian?

[@usedtobeaneditor]

@@nightshadow4462 Girl does you know who he is?

[@kenzymagdy2946]

I don't have a snake or any reptile but I still watch all of your videos !!!

[@ddnuts4025]

Same i really want a reptile tho

[@kenzymagdy2946]

@@ddnuts4025 yeah , I really want a dice snake but , there is no care info about them but I am content with my 2 cats and cockatiel 😀😀

[@LilithHatesItHere]

I’ve had to help my boa constrictor with a few sheds, including stuck sheds on her head. It’s always fun trying to wrangle a 15lb snake who REALLY doesn’t want you touching their face lol. I’ve found the best thing is doing warm soaks, and then having someone else help. Patience is key. It’s not a quick fix and you don’t wanna risk ripping their scales off. Awesome vid, Alex!

[@animeaunty]

Nat K A warm wrung out wet pillowcase works well. Bout 15 min. They do the peeling themselves against the fabric.

[@StonedDead1981]

Thanks for the vid, even for a few years old, it was very helpful. I haven't had a snake in many years, my wife got me a Ball for Christmas. He ended up with mites and a severely stuck shed. Got the mites gone, and got his shed cleared up today. Never had to deal with one quite so bad before. You're right, a little stress up front is worth it, compared to a snake losing it's eyesight. It's less stress to help them, and my little Rafiki Nyoka actually helped me help him after he figured out what I was doing. Soaking alone wasn't doing it, and I was very reluctant to pull his shed off, but I think it was entirely justified, considering how happy he seems now. Just be very gentile! I've never had a snake let me handle his head in such a manner before, it was a unique experience.

[@Bumzigana]

I believe my snake has the same problem. I've never had to deal with mites or a stuck shed before. I've attempted to get rid of all the mites, but I believe she still has some and she shed is stuck at her neck do you have any advice of how I should get the shed off when she must have mites on her still? Any info is helpful!

[@StonedDead1981]

@@Bumzigana I got some shed soak and soaked for 15-20 mins a day. Then i rubbed on the skin till it loosened, very, very gently. Mine ended up having a whole new shed under the stuck. I gripped the loose end and rubbed his belly till he pulled it off himself. As for the mites, I ended up using spray. I sprayed the cage down, all his stuff except water bowl, and I didn't wash the spray out like it was directed. I let it dry, then put him back in. No more mites. The brand I used was Miracle Care Reptile Spray. It's not the correct way to use it, but I was desperate, and it worked.

[@geraldcarnell6481]

Such a helpful video! Took care of my snakes stuck shed super quickly this way.. Thanks!!

[@elessareyes8167]

Wow. After watching your video I calmly pushed back Naia’s stuck shed over her eye caps and nostrils.... it took some time, and lots of squiggling around. Usually she would never ever let me get close to her head, but she somehow knew I was trying to help her get the annoying shed off and was a real trooper. Quite the adrenaline rush and ordeal for me, the 15 minute soak I think definitely helped but wow I was super worried after reading about retained eye caps :(. The weather is changing and I think I have to go back to her coconut fiber mulch mix substrate in addition to paper towels to hold in her humidity more because omg I do n o t want to do that to her again. That sucked for the both of us but was a total relief when it all came off. Jeez. Thanks for the assurance Alex!

[@janinebean4276]

It was so satisfying when you pulled it off haha

[@penguinstarlette4028]

Gotta savor the peelies

[@rein7526]

Little tip: if you do use aspen, use a humidity box in the enclosure as well. Bedding other than aspen is difficult to get where I live, and a humidity box has worked fine for me, and my BP has shed completely every time.

[@ccmmacaroon2696]

I'll have to take that into consideration! May I ask how you made yours and how big it should be?

[@armoredwings4182]

@@ccmmacaroon2696 Get a tupaware container that has a lid, make a hole in the lid big enough for the snake to fit through, fill the container with damp sphagnum moss and put it on the heated side of the tank when the snake is in blue. Make it large enough for the snake to curl up in comfortably, or a bit larger if you want to. Tip: Make sure the moss isn't dyed. My friend turned her BP green by not paying attention.

[@Wardevil216]

0:05 You know what isn't a poor substrate? Calci-sand.

[@gameoftanks6503]

Airdin only substrate I’ll use 🙌🏻 my animals living like kings 👑 my gargoyle geckos love their calcisand! I always see them making little castles and burying treasure. (Obvious sarcasm)

[@no-man_baugh]

Game of Tanks this comment makes me think of an MLM that sells garbage reptile supplies

[@yesyes1299]

I use calcium sand for all my animals and i make them eat it to get them their daily food

[@mental_breakdance7227]

as a satisfied customer I can approve that calci-sand is the best substrate! I even spoon feed it to my 2 year-old son and he loves it!!!

[@infamousinferno2506]

Some poor soul here is going to see this, and not understand the sarcasm... 😅

[@InnannasRainbow]

I have a Ball Python who often has shed problems around his neck and head. Thank you for showing this, it will help.

[@JoeH_2]

sounds like you have a humidity issue...

[@ChiakiMotomaru]

Love the educational way of you teaching about the shed. Great video!

[@JuanMartinez-101]

Thank you so much! My Ball Python was stuck in shed just like the one in this video. I did what you demonstrated and it worked! Again thank you.

[@buggy9124]

Thanks for this video! I don't have a snake, but my leopard gecko, who's 13 years old, sometimes has some trouble getting the skin off of the top of his head. This technique works perfectly for him, with the only exception being that I need to be extra careful around his eyes.

[@ava.and.jasper]

Thank you! I did this just now successfully with my cornsnake. She had stuck shed on her shin and under/side of the neck. I couldn't find a bin at the dollar store so I got a microwave cover and a large chip bowl and used that. I used a thermometer from the first aid kit to measure the temperature.

[@BladeScraper]

If only you had uploaded this video in January, when I got my BP :P I made the mistake of getting her at PetSmart. She had stuck shed on her head for quite a while after I got her, though it was a bit further forward on her head, in front of her eyes. Probably 2-3 layers of shed in the same spot... Even after finally getting it to come off her face was a little off looking until she went through several more sheds before it finally looked normal. Great video

[@sahanak5041]

Love how Alex has a great combination between educational videos and stupid videos:)

[@Cocoboa6]

You're an absolute genius you saved my ball python she was having shed stuck that could've been deadly for her, thank you so much I liked and subscribed

[@savanahreyes7862]

I honestly love your channel , im getting a ball python soon and ive been doing research on them your videos have helped me alot in understanding snakes and reptiles on general🙏🏽💯 thank Q !

[@alizabethcazier5620]

ahhhhh it's always a good day when reptile boi posts new content

[@havocil2986]

I went to repticon Tampa today but am still not allowed to get one because the freak my mom out. However it’s ok because I can look at your videos, Thank You So So much!

[@MellowKittyKat]

Fellow Tampa, Floridian here! :3 My boyfriend and I were going to go to Repticon today, but we ended up not going because of the rain! Here is to hoping you had a great time, and that maybe your mom will let you get one eventually, lol!

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

I’ve had to do this a couple of times too. Mainly with new snakes still in quarantine that don’t have a humidity holding substrate yet

[@eliduran902]

Thank you! I can’t wait to try. My snake has had some stuck shed on her head since her last shed ): I didn’t want to freak her out and figured she’d take care of it but alas she has not.

[@hereticFox2001]

Im glad you made this video, my hognose has stuck shed on his head and i didnt know what to do to get it off

[@conica3572]

thanks dude!! had these issues but glad you've shown an easy way to fix it.

[@reizak8966]

I would love more basic tutorials or even more advanced ones. :) I'm preparing to get get my own ball python and want to know as much information as possible to give them the best life I can. :D

[@Lilith87]

Thank you so much!!! This video help me with my hognose’s stuck shed, now she’s so much better! ❤

[@mikerich32]

This is video quality is looking extra C R I S P

[@jeremyr7661]

This helped out a lot! Thank you. The skin came right off and my ball python even seemed to be happier afterwards.

[@Robin-d4y]

thank you so much! My ball python had stuck shed on his head and stuck eye-caps and with your info, i was able to get them off!

[@matthewtracy8744]

Extremely helpful! I just got a ball python and her first shed went horrible! Her entire head was stuck! Didn't care for it, but let me peel it off! Both eye caps came off and she instantly mellowed out! Hopefully we never have to do it again.

[@courtneywilk2156]

A good alternative if you don’t want to “soak” your snake is to really warm damp a paper towel and put it in a small containment container with the snake. They will try to rub their face to get out and it will eventually get the shed off. Love the video though ❤️

[@SereneSoundSilence]

I have had this problem a couple times with my snake, and she is very very good at letting me rub her head, my very good baby. Definitely gonna make some changes to better her shedding

[@1wholistens]

Why are all your videos the best

[@collingeiger7321]

Ayyy I was just wondering about this just the other day! My unspoken question hath been answered.

[@pmullen5319]

Thanks for the tip about the tape for the eyes. That really did the trick!

[@stalememes3574]

Thought the video was called how to cut off a snake's head, and I was confused, concerned, and intrigued all at once

[@charli3.33]

Hey! Ima sound super cringe but just wanted to sy I think it’s super cool that u do all this! The fact u share a company at such a young age (I’m only 13 myself) but it’s super cool! So thanks for all the info!! I hope to get a ball python and everything helps 🙃

[@Heaitedits]

Omg i needed this so much my snake has stuck shed on her head so I got a humidifier to raise the humidity and it still hasn’t came off thank youyy

[@sarahk6168]

When I first got my ball python he had a horrible shed from his previous home. I let him soak for about 10 minutes then wrapped him into the middle of a towel so he could rub it off himself. For the extra shed stuck on the head I just rub it with a damp towel and he is totally chill with it

[@eileennguyen8068]

@GoHerping should do a video about what can stress out a snake!!

[@bartishk]

One of my ball pythons has had shedding problems since I got her and seems to get skin stuck by her nostrils/vents. Any advice for getting the shed out of those lil nooks?

[@nxxze3697]

My ball python has stuck shed and it's now going on a week it's on only half of his head and covers part of his eye and it's impossible to get him to keep his head under water in the bin long enough. Also he is a baby and let's me touch his head fine and doesn't bite such a kind snake.

[@manitobanaturenews9842]

yes they love your soft fingers and not the sharp tweezers. also i just realized i liked like 200 of your tweets just scrolling down my feed

[@burra941]

You keep posting videos on issues the moment I get the issue wtf... :0

[@GoHerping]

always watching

[@burra941]

@@GoHerping :0

[@James-by4wk]

You have a lot of issues then

[@burra941]

@@James-by4wk when did I say I have ALL the issues he posts videos on? 😂

[@Aleshanation]

@@GoHerping 😂

[@reptilesrequired4239]

hey Alex, how do you stay motivated to keep up with caring for so many animals? I struggle with just two lizards.

[@ccmmacaroon2696]

From what I know peoole usually take care of so many as a hobby. So if thats the case here he gets tons of joy over it and thats what keeps him motivated :)

[@reptilesrequired4239]

@@ccmmacaroon2696 yes I keep mine as a hobby too, (just not so many) and I get tons of joy from owning them and taking care of them but i have issues with attentiveness, organization, forgetfulness and just staying motivated, and I'm sure everyone struggles with similar things from time to time, including Alex, so I was wondering if he had tips on keeping a schedule and such with his care.

[@avery5879]

@@reptilesrequired4239 this reply is super late but i feel like my response could be helpful. i have ADHD so i constantly struggle with the issues you described and i am familiar with how it feels to love caring for my pets, but my disorder makes it very difficult at times. i only have 1 ball python right now but to help me stay on top of her care i write down important info like when she last ate, shed, pooped, etc so i don't lose track of time between feedings and i don't forget any important info. i keep that next to her enclosure so it's always in the same spot and easily accessible to stay motivated i try to follow a lot of reptile related things on social media and youtube, that way these things are showing up on my feeds a lot and seeing them often makes me feel motivated and i am always learning new stuff. if you have executive dysfunction like me, it can be really hard to just get up and do a thing like cleaning/feeding, but reminding myself that this animal is completely dependent on me usually helps me get over that enough to force myself it can also be helpful to leave reminders for yourself like on your phone, post it notes around your room or house, to just keep your pets and their care on your mind. i love my snake dearly but due to my ADHD i can easily get distracted by another hobby and she just isn't on my mind, especially since she doesn't do much beside sit in her hides, so simply being reminded often that this animal exists and is under my care can help me a lot i hope this helps, even if you don't have ADHD. just don't feel guilty, i used to feel guilty a lot because of my struggles but it's better to put that energy into providing the best care you can :)

[@reptilesrequired4239]

+avery ! Thank you so much for the tips! I really appreciate it and will definitely try them out. Ive been struggling a lot with my ADD in school recently, as well as keeping up with the care of my two lizards. Ive been trying to find ways to get out of this rut of being unmotivated and the suggestions you gave I’m sure will be very helpful. Thank you so much and good luck with your lil girl!💕

[@avery5879]

@@reptilesrequired4239 of course! good luck :) i know how hard it can be staying on top of this stuff especially if youre dealing with school too something i forgot to add is that when you know you need to do a thing, but you feel really unmotivated, start with just getting yourself to stand up and walk to the enclosure. don't worry about the next step until you do that, just getting yourself moving without thinking of every single step at once can really help!

[@ryleighclore4208]

Omg thank you my snake has 2 stuck eye caps because the previous owner had to low of humidity and I didnt know how to get them off. Thank you so much ❣🐍

[@Walterwhitechinchilla]

This was very helpful _and_ educational, thank you!!

[@mathughsyoutubeworld2655]

Snek come over like hello hooman I have a hat now.

[@keishapetfamily]

Great reptile channel, greetings from indonesian reptile lovers

[@cen_tah_ree7092]

I have no snakes . No reptiles . I live in the damn Caribbean for god sakes . Yet I can’t stop watching these videos lol 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kitsune0rei]

My first snake had a bit of stuck shed on her nose and stuck eyecaps. After a soak, I had good luck with using one of those microfiber screen cleaning cloths and dipping it in warm water so it was damp. She is head-shy so I just gently rubbed at the stuck parts and they came right off. I gave her a break between eyecaps.

[@lilmisscoopie]

When I first got my ball python, he had stuck shed on his head and neck. I increased the humidity in his viv and he got it all off himself overnight. I think it's worth letting the animal have a go first. I had some rough branches in his viv for him to rub past.

[@epicwolf3]

I've also used those rubber fingers that people use to flip through papers. Its rubber instead of metal so not as aggressive a method. I soak in bath and then use that if I notice any stuck shed.

[@adriennepowers7916]

Thank you for posting this. Very helpful!

[@Swaggerpede]

its 3 am and I don't own a snake

[@Metal7771]

I had to assist with my ball python shedding once, and after a while I think he realised what I was doing and he didn't mind it, once I got to the head he was fine, I guess to him it felt like a gentle massage when I was getting the head shed to start pealing.

[@kearstinnekenerson6676]

My snake had some shed issues with the tail this shed this really helped the shed came off in one this really helped

[@bi-shrekual9827]

I dont even have a snake Why am I watching this

[@futurestudios2961]

Bi-Shrekual it goes for any snakes stuck shed

[@autumnthemasterofjokes2148]

Dude your name killed me

[@bi-shrekual9827]

@@autumnthemasterofjokes2148 Thanks broski

[@animeaunty]

Bi-Shrekual Me too, luv the name 😂😂😂 It's Alex's smooth voice & calm yet quirky demeanor.

[@bi-shrekual9827]

@@animeaunty That's my reason 99% of the time for clicking on his videos

[@MyPeopleNeedMe]

I use the same bedding as you and I still get a little stuck shed

[@kiroropupper3914]

Try adding a shed box when they hit the blue phase. Just a moistened Tupper Ware container filled with sphagnam moss and a hole cut in the lid. I keep a shed box in there all the time because I keep my ball on Aspen bedding but I've never had a problem with him shedding.

[@kwiggy5091]

Agree with adding a shed box. Also bump up the humidity throughout. If it's in a glass terrarium, try putting plastic over most of the screen to hold in humidity.

[@MyPeopleNeedMe]

@@kiroropupper3914 ok thanks I'll try that

[@armoredwings4182]

@@MyPeopleNeedMe Be sure to put the shed box on the warm side of the tank btw, to make sure that it's really humid and warm to soften the shed

[@wilkieroyall3507]

Great video keep up the amazing work and thanks for the tips 😉.

[@elizabethquirindongo7013]

I have a humidity box that I wet regularily, and not one time have I ever had a problem with stuck shed on my ball python. I've never had to soak her, or worry about trying to get stuck shed off her. Nor has she ever had any dehydration issues or scale rot issues because the rest of her enclosure is too humid or the substrate is too moist.

[@sokaalshatti932]

Lets him to 200K 💙💙💙💙

[@no-or6ic]

The one time I had this problem I just massaged stuck shed with wet fingers, then held onto it and let my snake pull it off on his own... man, I'm lucky my little Sammy is so chill 😅

[@jinxedkodiak4942]

Quality rhymes 1:21

[@nadiasfx1747]

he a clean boi He looked so shiney and clean after his bath

[@5pointstogryffindor403]

Hello! I have a question. What do you do at night with all the heating stuff (thermostat, heating pad, etc.) I was wondering if you just turn it off or something similar maybe? Thanks!

[@arourallis]

A wet Q-tip/cotton swab might give you a bit more control when it comes to eye caps, or wiping off small stuck scales

[@ellenmcgrail1932]

Is aspen okay for Mexican black kingsnakes? She seems to be doing fine, her sheds come off in one piece so it seems to hold the humidity. I dont feed her in her cage so I dont think theres too much risk of her ingesting the aspen. I've looked everywhere but I can't seem to find a solid answer on whether it is good, bad, or okay? Help please!

[@ravenonyx122]

I also reccomend a soft bristle toothbrush to help loosen it.

[@muffin6410]

Hey, I just need a suggestion it can be one that can be just looked at or to handle (preferable that it is okay with handling) what kind of bigger lizard would be good for a beginner i have no criteria and can adapt if it needs something special thanks!

[@elliewellie_YouTube]

My corn snake lost the tip of her tail to stuck shed. Always always check your snake over every time they shed. I didn't know anything about humidity at the time, but I took her to the vet (she's fine, just a millimeter gone).

[@thewonderfulwizardofcodsaq3472]

I thought he meant removing a snake stuck under a building

[@eviejohnson7239]

lmaoo

[@SweSimone]

I love helping reptiles shed! 😍

[@melissaleigh9119]

Stuck shed really shouldn’t be common. I run a BP rescue and have never had the issue. If this is common for someone they need to fix their husbandry. Stuck shed on the tail is the equivalent of wearing the same ring from the time you’re a baby. It will cut off circulation.

[@emmac6152]

Can you use tap water or should you put in something to purify it?

[@morganthurston7975]

I would recommend using a dechlorinator such as reptisafe just in case they decide they want to drink some of the water.

[@emmac6152]

Morgan Thurston thanks so much!! :)

[@DaijaWatson]

My baby corn had an almost perfect shed. There was just a little stuck on her tail. I soaked her and tried peeling it off. She's so tiny and squirmy that I didn't want to hurt her so I left the smallest piece still on here in hopes the soak was good enough that she would rub against something and it would come off. I plan to give her a good soak before she sheds next time and maybe I'll even get a humid hide

[@lovefelt]

Im getting a corn snake in 2 days, quick question how long do i keep it in its vivarium from day one before handling?

[@hanne7121]

What do you think about humidity boxes?

[@csgamer6973]

Question: Can a bearded dragon have stuck shed on its head and should I use this video to get stuck shed off?

[@chuwawa135]

Nickplayz 109 yes it can, u should bath it and try to get it off

[@The_Dandelion_Hunter]

So when it comes to a ball python having stuck layers of shed, only in their nostrils, what would you recommend? I have been asking around and just seeking many answers, and your opinions with the caretaking have helped all three of my ball pythons in the long run. Some people have told me to soak her, have somebody hold her still while I use tweezers to pull (in the shed direction, toward the back of the head) and try to get it out. The thing I think really risky with that is accidentally pulling her inner scales or causing worse harm /stress.

[@kirstydrasuk6944]

My girl corn had issues with her last owner and she had stuck shed, i removed it all except one tiny scale in between her eyes. i couldnt see it due to her colouration. now it seems to have built up a bit so i give her soaks and try to peel it off but its very difficult.

[@laurelhuntley6348]

Ball pythons can be kept on aspen with no problems if you give them a humidity box!! I've had issues with scale rot keeping them on more tropical substrate. Yes they spend most of their time in humid termite mounds in the wild but the ground isn't wet in there. That's just my experience! Also I find a slightly damp cloth is good for removing stuck shed especially for eye caps. Soft fingers over sharp tweezers though, I feel better with a towel though.