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RE: Sketchy Snake

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Posted by: jayf at Fri Dec 15 22:45:11 2006   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by jayf ]  
   

One thing I do with smaller snakes when they are having a difficult shed is as follows:

Find a plastic container (tupperware, empty butter container, etc .. what ever is appropriately sized). Cut a hole in the side or lid of the container large enough for the snake to fit through. Put moist paper towels inside the container in a loose ball. Place the container inside the cage on the warm side of the cage. Check the dampness of the paper towels each day and replace with fresh ones. The snake will usually venture inside and the humid environment along with the slightly abrasive surfaces will usually help along a shed.

Another method I have heard is to place the snake in a damp snake bag for a while inside the cage on the warm side. Movement inside the bag should facilitate a tough shed.
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- Jason F.


   

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