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Hello. I'd like to ask you to give me some advices about ball python baby's first shedding.

In this year I got 3 pastels and 1 super pastel fortunately. But
2 pastels and super pastel doesn't shed yet. It's been over 3 weeks from their hatching now, so I'm so worried. They look fine and moving around in cages, but super pastel has a lump of
liquid in her stomach. It's gone one time but she got again.
I'm wondering if I've kept them in too damp cages.

Why can't they shed yet and what should I do for them?

book from Japan

Being too damp wouldn't prevent them from sheding. They need the humidity to shed. Try to feed them. and just wait. I've had balls that didn't shed for the first 1 1/2 month after hatching. Just slow starters. Best of luck.
Bryan

Dear Bryan,

Thank you for your reply to my question.
Those snakes are refusing food. I'm wondering how long it is safe to wait for their shedding before assist/force feeding.
And if you think assist feeding is advisable at this relatively early point in time.

Thank you for your kindness and time.
Book in Japan