shedding Problems

[Blazer]

Hi all,

I've got a 2year old coastal and he seems to be having a problem shedding the last time was fine he shed a full skin but this time he has shed his head to his neck area and seems to be shedding from his belly up.
there is a lot of loose and flaking skin on him, this has taken about 2 weeks to get to this point and still has about half his body to go.
I have soaked him and given him a mist spray every now and then.
is this normal in some snakes from time to time as he is still eatting as normal.

Thanks
Scott.

[lynfrog]

hi blazer. its very important that all the old skin is removed- i have had problems with mine occasionally, usualy the environment is too dry or thay cant get access to water to soak when they need- make sure the water dish is big enouch to soak in if it needs.
now that its half shed you should assist it to shed- soak it and remove the rest of the skin, takes time and you shouldnt force the skin off, but soak it so it comes off easily.

[Blazer]

Thanks lynfrog,

thats what i was thinking i should do but it's always good to get the reasurrance.
I was thinking of putting him in a luke warm bath for about 30 mins.