First off, I'm new to this forum and I'm glad I found it.

I have 2 rosy boas. One I have had for 5 years (Nutmeg) and never had a problem. We got it from a friend who caught it in the wild. Our other snake (Ginger) was wild caught also. We have housed to two together but feed them separately. The second one is a bit smaller than our first.

Anyhow, our grown son had them for about 4 months while we moved to another state. When he brought them to us, he mentioned that Ginger had regurgitated the last feeding. We figured it was just the excitement. However, 5 1/2 months later, we have only had one successful feeding. We figured Ginger was just bromating (isn't that what that winter rest/hybernation is called?). Then, this last 2 weeks, she's been trying to shed. Not good at all. In the past, Ginger was not a one-piece shedder but this time, it just stayed stuck along the back and parts of the sides stuck out like wings.

After talking to the local reptile guy, I wrapped the snake in warm, moist towels and then gently rubbed and peeled. Ginger seemed to appriciate it.

While handling the snake, it became appearant that Ginger is dehydrated; the skin does not spring back and even has a bit of verticle wrinkling.

After doing some research, it appears that the tank is too humid, if anything. We have a hot rock but it seems not enough hiding spots.

We have one snake that thrives and one that is in poor shape. And to top it all off, we have $0 to spend on a vet.

Any advice would be wonderful.

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