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I just noticed my ball had kind of bluish eyes. Is he about to shed? I don't think he has a retained eye cap because it was not like that before.

Yes, he's most likely about to shed. The eyes cloud over or turn blue for a couple days and then will clear up again. A few days after they clear up, he'll shed.

Be sure to keep the humidity in his cage up during this time, or provide a humid hide.

Judy

I am pretty sure that your ball is about to shed. It's eyes should stay cloudy for a few days and then clear up about 12-24 hours before it will shed. Make sure your humidity is around 60-70% to ensure a good shed. Or you can soak it in water for about 20-30 minutes after the eyes clear up.

Sounds like he is about to shed. The eyes appearing bluish or foggy is normal. Here's some more info.

http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide/index.html

The processes of shedding, or sloughing, usually take about 7-10 days to complete. You'll first notice that your Ball Python's belly is getting a pink color. Once you notice this, it's best advised to not handle your snake. Shortly after noticing the belly getting pink, you should see the eyes begin to look foggy and the snake's colors begin to dull. After 5-6 days of this, things begin to clear up. A few days after the clearing, your snake will find something rough and rub against it. Ideally your snake should be able to shed in one full piece, which comes off inside out, like when you pull off your sock....

also something i noticed that might help assure you. when they are near or in shed the belly scales turn a reddish color instead of white.i would soak for half hour or hour.