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Jabulani

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My young diamond python has not shed yet even though his shed cycle started hust over 2 weeks ago. A few days ago I had let it slither through a warm, damp towel to help but he still hasn't shed. Should i be worried if he still hasnt shed by this point and if so is there anything i can do to help him.

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No. The cooler weather simply slows down the cycle so it may take several days more than usual. DO NOT handle the animal or do anything to try and start the process - you'll potentially do more damage than help the process. Snakes have been shedding their skins quite successfully without human intervention for millions of years.

Jamie
 
To add as well that shedding doesn't happen in even cycles for example also when last feed occured may also change this too.
Another tip is make sure there is plenty of water in the enclosure for plenty of humidity to help the shedding process
 
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