Thanks Mark,



I think I might try both (Neosporin (just a tiny, tiny bit), and a moist hide spot.



I'll probably start that tonight, since she is already starting to shed again (eyes are just starting to cloud up).



I've heard (I don't remember where) that snakes will sometimes shed more often than normal if they have suffered some sort of trauma which results in an abrasion. This is probably why my Trinket is shedding again so soon (she just shed about two weeks ago...).



Again, thanks for the advice,

- Mark





>>Don't put anything on that area unless the "raw" area heals. That could just cause infection. A dab of Neosporin works wonders on those type of injuries. Personally, I wouldn't go with the mineral oil. There are probably better options. When its next shed cycle comes around, you can do one or two things. Mist the cage daily throughout the shed cycle and/or provide a moist hide spot. I like lining a hide spot with damp "recycled-paper-style" bedding. Increasing the natural moisture in the cage should be good enough to give you a good shed. Im live in Tucson and get good sheds from my Boas and pair of Asian Rat Snakes.

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• Help with a shedding issue... - Antegy, Mon Jan 17 06:42:06 2005
• Make sure its healed first - Mark Banczak, Mon Jan 17 08:08:16 2005
• RE: Thanks - I'll do just that... - Antegy, Mon Jan 17 09:27:20 2005