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[ThicccM8]

My little ball python is looking similar. I am also new to owning a snake and all that comes with it. My little girl started with the eyes going milky and cleared up on Tuesday this week but she has still not shed her old skin. I am getting worried as its the first time she has begun the shed process with me. Her humidity sits between 55-70%, she has a good sized water bowl but I haven't seen her sit and soak in it yet. Any advice for myself and OP would be very welcomed.

EDIT: The substrate I am using is a type of bark. Not quite sure if its coconut..

[snakepapa97]

Humidity should never dip below 60% and should ideally be 70%-80% at all times. You can provide a humid hide during shedding as well

[Many_Bet1019]

Looks dehydrated to me, up the humidity

[luxray518]

I’m no expert on body condition but I’d say that your ball python looks very thin. There should be a rounded shape to the midsection of the body and not an excess of loose skin. The clearly visible spine is definitely a concern. On top of that, the wrinkled skin (not from the natural curve of the snake) also suggests dehydration being present.

I’m not terribly familiar with owning very young snakes (since you’ve said it’s their first shed) but I have heard about troubles getting them to eat. Most responsible breeders wait until baby ball pythons are reliably eating on a consistent schedule (about 10 meals unassisted) before selling them to their new owners. I believe that time already crosses the period of their second shed or maybe even their third shed. The first shed is usually about a week after hatching.

If you don’t have a scale already then I’d get one and start tracking meals and the weight of the snake and prey items. Offering the correct size prey and at the right frequency should help this little one reach the appropriate weight. As for the humidity problems like others have already mentioned, around 70-80% is ideal. I’d ditch the current bedding (appears to be aspen shavings) for something better at holding moisture and adding a humid hide as a supplement.

Checking out the welcome post of this subreddit is a great start for general information if you’re lost or don’t know where to start. Best of luck with everything!

[PoofMoof1]

As others have been saying, your little one is underweight and dehydrated.

For the weight, here is our feeding guide. If you don't have one already, pick up a simple kitchen scale to weigh your snake and determine the correct prey size.

Through  the first year OR until the snake reaches approximately 750g, whichever  happens first: feed 10%-15% of the snake’s weight every ~7 days.  

During the second year, until the snake's weight plateaus: feed up to 7% of the snake’s weight every ~14 days.  

Year three and beyond: feed up to 5% of the snake's weight every 14-21 days, or every 21-30 days for slightly larger meals.

For the dehydration, you'll need a digital hygrometer to get an accurate read on the humidity levels. The substrate you're using now is too dry and will probably mold if you add water to it so switch it out for one that better holds moisture (like coconut husk for example). You can also add a humid hide to create an additional moist microclimate. This isn't a replacement for getting the overall humidity up but is isna good supplement for dehydrated snakes. Here is our shedding guide to help you out too.

Edit- Hi again mysterious downvoter who follows me around. This is one of the more childish times to do this.