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Well after chillin in a container of wet paper towels for nearly 3 hours (he didnt want to come out) we are no better off than going in. Any other ideas, anyone?
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Sign of the Serpent

Sorry to hear that man! Where is the shed stuck to him? Could you post a pic? Hopefully some of the seasoned guys and gals have some good ideas. I dont want to give any more in fear of giving you bad information!

Good Luck!
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Mike & Wendy

2.0.0 Siberian husky, Jackrussel/schitzu
0.0.1 Ball Python
1.0.1 Leopard Gecko
4.0.0 Beta's
3.1.0 Future Herper's

I'm not sure what technique(s) you have tried so far, but I put warm water in a rubbermaid tub about 3/4 the thickness of the snake deep.
let them soak for 20min-hour depending on how bad the shed.

take him/her out and peel off the skin by hand.
get a piece started and peel in the head to tail direction.

wetting your finger and rubbing the edge of the retained skin can help you get a starting point.

peel the skin slowly and it usually comes off in good size pieces.

most of the snakes I've had to peel actually seem to appreciate it, I think the old skin might itch or bother them.

Also please don't over spray your tank and keep it moist.
it will wind up causing you more problems than a bad shed.

there are other safe ways to keep up the humidity in a glass tank.
If you need some help with this let me know how you have the tank set up. ie heat, substrate, waterbowl size placement.

hope that helps some

TomChambers