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Hi, please help!

My juvenile boa constrictor can not shed the piece of his head for several weeks now. He had problems shedding all over ever since I go him, but managed to shed fine with my efforts except for his head which is still fully covered by old skin. He does not eat, but otherwise is active. Please note that another boa sharing his cage sheds without much difficulty.

I’ve tried warm baths, but he keeps his head above and tries to get out of water in any possible way. I’ve tried misting the cage daily, spraying the snake with “Vita-Spray” by Four Paws, I’ve tried product called “Shed-Ease”, but nothing seems to work till date.

Please help!!!

Thank you in advance.

Natalia

Natalia, what i would do is. Place the snake in a pillow case with a wet towel. I would soak the towel with room temp. water and leave the snake in there till the skin softens. If you can place the pillow case in the cage or where the snake will not get cold. Good luck i hope this helps.
sincerly
Chuck

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