AboutPaul Expertise I can answer specific questions about colubrid snakes (kingsnakes, milksnakes, corn snakes, and Eastern Indigos). I can also answer general question regarding husbandry (feeding, shedding, housing) for most other types of snakes.
I am not an expert in boas or ball pythons so you might consider asking one of the other experts specific questions about these.
**Be sure to read my past answers as you may find your answer there. I receive many of the same questions from different users.**
Experience I have six years of experience in the keeping and breeding of common snakes.
Expert: Paul Date: 6/30/2008 Subject: My snake hasn't shed whole the last two sheds
Question My red tailed boa has been shedding for at least a month now. Is there any type of way i could help him taking it off? he did have a pretty nice wound that showed a lot of his muscle but i think wither way he should be at least be trying to take it off but hes not. What could i do??
Answer First off, if he had a wound like you are describing he should probably be seen by a vet.
In terms of helping him to shed, you can try some damp sphagnum moss inside of his cage. But if it has been a long time and the skin is stuck to him, try rubbing some mineral oil on it. That should help the shed to come off.
