First shed came off mostly in one piece, but she still has stuck shed on her head. Advice?

@deanaii I know you have a scaleless as well. I gave the above advice of keeping the op’s scaleless baby corn at 80% humidity for awhile in a well ventilated enclosure for several months to insure complete sheds. As the snake grows older this high humidity can be decreased.

Do you agree? I want a second opinion. @caryl I know you don’t have a scaleless but what are your thoughts?

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I have asked for second opinions on this @theslitheringgarden because I don’t want to steer you wrong. What worked for me may not work for you……:purple_heart::paw_prints:

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I only have one Scaleless, and he had shed problems occasionally when I was force feeding him for months, but has shed perfectly since he started eating on his own. And the humidity hasn’t changed. I don’t bother with hygrometers, but it’s probably 60% in the tub.

I don’t think 80% would be a problem, but it might be a more difficult solution than just providing a humid hide, which is what I’d do. :slight_smile:

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You’re right, I don’t have scaleless. I don’t think that this higher humidity would necessarily be a problem, though. Honestly, corn snakes thrive in the Deep South, the Southeast, Florida. The ambient humidity in their natural habitat can run 80% or more for weeks on end. At ground level where snakes generally are, it’s going to be a bit higher due to transpiration from all the vegetation.

If the human involved keeps a close eye on the animal’s behavior, appetite, and activity level, they should be able to make adjustments if needed. Keeping a sharp eye out for any mold or mustiness is crucial, too. I don’t have a citation to back this up, but I think the pathogens from mold issues which can arise with high humidity are far more culpable in RIs than the humidity per se. I would make sure that the warm area was 85°F so that the snake has access to enough heat to keep its metabolism running high enough to help fight off any pathogens.

It’s true that snakes have essentially one functional lung, so any issues need to be recognized and addressed promptly. But I wouldn’t be afraid to do as @caron suggests.

I would definitely give the snake at least one humid hide and make sure it stayed moist.

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Yes agreed. I thought about this after the fact. I suggested Repti Bark because it can withstand high humidity without too much worry about mold. However if the enclosure is checked on and cleaned regularly mold should not be an issue.

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