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Can you believe this?!? Im a little overwhelmed.... Right now he's soaking in warm water like was suggested. Next I will probably start peeling him. This snake is a year old and the pic was taken in the 25-30 gallon tank he has been living in.

Look at the poor guys lip and folds of skin. He is thinner than I thought...

Here is the underneath part of the lid where he was rubbing his face...can you see the scummy part? Apparently some people are just retarded...The guy hasn't changes his tank in months.

I would soak it in a water/pedialite solution. This should help him out a ton. Then get him set up in a nice cage with LOTS of hymidity. The effects of dihydration (sp?) are your biggest concern.

Make sure he has a large water bowl, with a dosage of nutribac in it. This should help get his digestive system back into shape.

I would wait 3-4 days atleast for him to settle, and if he seems up to it, feed him a very small meal.

Treating him with flagyl wouldn't be a bad idea either.

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-Kemper

Congrats on the indigo eggs!

LOL....I wouldn't peel the sheds until he is settle in, I am sure most of the damage is done and I would try to get him established and eating.

Thanks dude... Your bull is doing quite well. He scares the crap out of everone I show him to. When the next batch of BCC coming, you will have to invite me over to see the boa factory.

He's rough lookin' alright. Soak him good and free up all that shed, then give him a couple days rest before trying to feed him. Unless he starts cruisin' for a meal, then drop a small rat in and see what happens. Good luck.

Quig