Hatchling shed question?

[wyocornsnaker]

I have a hatchling that seems to be having a problem with it's first shed, it shed the head off, but the rest has come off yet, it's been two days since the head shed. This was the last one to hatch out and by far the smallest one. What can I do to help it shed the rest?

 

[bitsy]

Put it in a small escape-proof tub, with a layer of damp kitchen paper in the bottom. Leave it for a couple of hours to soak on the paper. It should then be able to get rid of the rest of the shed itself.

 

[Tracee]

Here is a brilliant tutorial thread with pictures which will show you exactly what to do:

http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56170

Remember to keep the water temperature cool and soak for around 20 minutes first time before trying to help the skin off. Good luck!

 

[Emmanuel.S]

you can put it in a wet pillowcase for a little and put it back
and let it do the rest

 

[MinLynn]

Or,here's what I do.

Get a Gladware or any kind of tupperware really,cut a small hole in the lid(big enough to get out of but small enough to keep humidity in,and put some warm,damp sphagnum moss in it. Put the baby in there, close it up and usually within an hour,my snakes have shed completely.