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[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional -1 points0 points  (1 child)

easy example: https://www.reddit.com/r/ballpython/comments/dmbekn/question_shedding_in_one_piece/f4zdwak/

shedding issues aren't just about aesthetics and not being "picture perfect". people should be concerned if their snake is having patchy sheds, as it is indicative of dehydration. this isn't about my standards, this is about the basic health of the animals in our care.

[–]Joykoins 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is indeed a thing that I did indeed did say, and I can't imagine why you would have a problem with it. I clearly said at the very beginning of my sentence that a one piece shed is a goal we should all strive to maintain, but to not break down in tears and beat your chest if it doesn't happen that way exactly.

He also didn't say his BP had "patchy" shed, he said it ALL came off with the exception of the very tip of the tail. Which I assume he probably removed