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Originally Posted by Bandit
Does he have things to rub up against to help remove the shed?
Next time when you see him getting ready to shed, either soak him in lukewarm water or spray him with a mister. No need to stress out about this. As long as he's eating and shedding, he's alright. Just make sure you get off any stuck shed.
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This is completely unnecessary. Proper sheds start with proper husbandry. I've been keeping snakes almost 20 years and have never once needed to soak a snake. Especially BEFORE a shed.
There is a place for soaks, but BEFORE a shed is just adding unnecessary stress to the animal.
The only time I ever soak a snake is if they have a little "sausage butt" forming and could use a little help going to the bathroom. Works every time.
Now to help OP....
One thing that stood out to me is when you reference a "gauge" to read your humidity. Unfortunately, those gauges are wildly inaccurate. They can be off up to 15%. And if you're relying on that to read temps your temps are likely off too.
I highly suggest a digital thermometer/hygrometer. May, myself included, use Accurite brand which can be bought at Walmart or Amazon for around $10-12. I have two in each enclosure.
You may want to switch substrates too. Aspen is very dry and dusty (not to mention messy). You may want to try a coco coir substrate.
Good luck! Keep us posted.
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