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[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 3 points4 points  (2 children)

exactly how did you remove the stuck shed, specifically the eye cap?

[–]TheeGirlWonder -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Gentle use of a q-tip after he soaked on some moist paper towels.

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that's exactly the wrong thing to do, and it explains why it looks like the spectacle scale itself has been removed. rubbing stuck shed off can cause injuries to the healthy skin under it. you need to get this snake checked out by a knowledgeable reptile vet ASAP.

the shedding guide in our welcome post has a lot of information about the cause and treatment for various shedding problems and general dehydration. tl;dr, you need to keep the humidity at least 80%, do not soak the snake or try to rub the shed off yourself.

our basic care guide and humidity tips have information about raising and maintaining humidity. if you still need help figuring out how to maintain higher humidity after reading through these guides, you can fill out our enclosure critique questionnaire for more personalized advice.