My two snakes have finished going through opaque phase but now im still worried as to the fact there is not enough humidity in there tanks what procedures have to be taken to ensure a complete and or safe shed?!? im really kinda worried!!? help would be appreciated! thnx all in advance Mike S.
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My Two Snakes Having Done Going Through Opaque?!?
NYCMikey2005
Mar 23, 2004 02:04 PM
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haddachoose1
Mar 23, 2004 03:23 PM
They will look normal for a day or two before they shed. When the shed is complete, just check the shed closely to make sure the eye caps and tail tip were shed. If your snake needs a little help, you can put it in a damp pillowcase for a little while. That usually removes any stubborn skin. More than likely though, it will easily shed in one piece and you will be able to relax - lol.
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Tim
polosue25
Mar 23, 2004 10:05 PM
haha--see I'm not the only one! 
they vary in how long they clear before shedding but it will happen soon and you'll have a cool skin--oh, and if you see them flipping over and rolling around don't worry, it's just them trying to break the skin off over their nose so they can get on with shedding--the first time I saw my king do that I got a bit concerned, but when I took him out and he started rubbing the top of his head on my hand, it was the cutest thing. Haven;t seen him do it since, maybe he was still figuring things out then.
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Sue Barnett
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