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Shedding problem

texasboa71 Sep 06, 2003 01:03 PM

I have a baby ball that had problems shedding. I basically had to pull the skin off myself. I was told to give him a misting once a day but I don't remember if he said when. When is the best time to mist the cage of a ball python? Thanks

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serpentcity Sep 07, 2003 06:38 PM

...the critical time is during the shed period, particularly during the few days before AND up to including the day/night of the shed. During non-shedding periods humidity can vary pretty widely, but 50% and greater humidities are best. The more ventilation you have, the more you may need to spray.
Scott J. Michaels DVM

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