I'm super paranoid with my little yogurt boy so as soon as I see the cloudy eyes, I ramp up his humidity and try to keep it humid til he sheds. His first shed came off super easily but I'm saving this video in case he ever has a bad shed
Also, if you're worried about peeling the stuck shed yourself, you can also do a soak and put the snake in a container with some paper towel and a rock that is a bit rough but not sharp. They will rub up against the rock, and the texture will help them remove the stuck shed. You may have to do so a couple of days in a row. I also know some people like to add a humidity box to the enclosure so the snake can go between higher and lower humidity as they please.
Just wanna remind everyone; this is the absolute last resort unless you are a professional (but even then, it’s usually the last resort) If it is a tad bit too stuck it can really hurt the snake which could cause distrust and hurt the new skin. What’s recommended if it’s unable to do it alone is to give them a soak and have a rough surface like a rock or a thick branch/piece of bark. This will give the snake a chance to rub itself on the surface which will help loosen the skin. There may be some pieces still stuck so keep an eye on that and if it doesn’t finish shedding fully in a satisfactory time, then you can try to intervene. But be careful and if the snake shows distress or discomfort, stop and let the vets help out.
This reminded me of when my family was camping when i was around 5-7 and i found a snakeskin, i was scared but when my mom told my what it was i found it cool, no wonder im interested in snakes now
Just a PSA…It’s important to keep in mind that unless you are experienced or with someone who is you need to be extremely careful removing any shed from any species, not just snakes. You should be extremely familiar with your animal and able to spot the difference between a normal shed and a rough one they might need help with. Any resistance? Stop. Please. I used to work for an exotic vet and I can’t even begin to tell you how many injuries we saw due to this…and don’t even get me started on the potential for mites 😞 Not only that, but shedding isn’t exactly fun for the reptile either! It’s stressful for them and over handling can make it worse. This man (and a lot of his subscribers) are either highly experienced or trained professionals, yes assisting in the shedding process is possible and sometimes necessary! But like I said before do NOT attempt to remove a shed unless you are familiar with the animal and have the experience needed to be successful…And PLEASE DONT TUG! ❤
My girl had one particular hard time shedding once when she was about a year old. There was a piece along her back that just didn't want to come off even though she was trying. She's not much of a soaker, but she likes her cuddles, so I had a towel with warm water on the spot while she was laying on my chest. I started petting her in that spot afterwards and got it off. She was so calm while doing so, she's my baby.
I'm sorry, lol but did u happen to mean "orbee's"? I'm really hoping so, bc sending a snake into orbit does not sound like an effective or safe way to help a struggling snake to de-shed. 😂😂
Thease are ball pythons, i wouldn't suggest them for beginners as they can get a little large and are constrictors but yes u can keep them as pet's they make wonderful pets if u know what youre doing
Question: Can ball pythons strangle, bite or strike their owners? If so, why and how can I prevent this? I’ve never once heard of an instance where a ball python has ever done this but I feel it is important to know if this is a possibility.
They can bite and strike if they feel threatened. If they’re somewhat tame, used to receiving human contact and attention, there’s a low chance of them ever attacking you. Ball python’s strangle. All snakes do. Not people though, only small animals like prey if they have to.
I have one snake. He's not venomous, and my dogs lare much, much too large for him to eat. He looks to be about 6 feet long. He lives in my backyard, and I leave him be. In exchange, he eats pests.
@@bookworm_of_heaven Wrong!! Something snake owners coat the food in Something to make it seem more appealing, they change the food or they use a syringe that feeds a liquid to the snakem
