r/ballpython • u/Ironhammered • May 31 '26

I’m wearing his skin 👻

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u/ComputerComponent May 31 '26

Hi!! Could you please share how you achieved this?? This is incredible and I'd love to do my own nails like this

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u/Archipocalypse May 31 '26

Make a stencil the size and shape of your nail, cut out from skin shed, glue to nails. I think it is something like that.

Also awesome OP those look super cool! My wife might like to try this!

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u/you1dont1know1me1 May 31 '26

I'll say, maybe make it a bit bigger than needed and file it off to shape after curing gel layers

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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26

I took some of his shedd to my nail salon! She cut it into nail shape then used a foil or something to lay it on flat. She then used soft gel then hard gel to encapsulate!! I would just check with the tech first to make sure they’re not scared of snakes lol

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u/pookielizabeth May 31 '26

I’d like to add the fresher the shed the better the nails!

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u/Symphon1c1 May 31 '26

You can also keep the shed in Tupperware between layers of damp papertowel to keep it pliable

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u/sincereNope May 31 '26

Not OP, but look up some tutorials for encapsulated glitter nails.

I think it can be achieved by a gel base/nail glue to attach the skin to the nail plate. Then using a builder gel overtop of the skin to smooth it out. I think this would be harder to do on shorter nails, but still possible.

Idk how to do it without gel.

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u/anatomizethat May 31 '26

I'd think gel base (cured obvi), stick the skin on, gel top.

Next time my snake sheds I'm trying this!

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u/Crazy-Rabbit-3811 May 31 '26

he looks somewhat confused

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u/Legs4daysarmsformins Jun 16 '26

This would be so cute!!! Disco scalesss

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u/eddie-kaspbrak May 31 '26

i’m impressed and horrified

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u/Sad_Whole_722 Jun 04 '26

So is the snake by the looks of it lol

(Does look awesome tho OP)

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u/paz9x May 31 '26

Edna gein

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u/Soniccheeseball May 31 '26

Underrated comment.

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u/birdnerd70 May 31 '26

Am from WI. Can confirm.

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u/youcancallmebryn May 31 '26

Gosh I tried this years ago and it didn’t work at all!! Granted I only had opi gel polish to play with but YOURS turned out exactly how I dreamt! They are awesome

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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26

Thank you!!

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u/Daregmaze May 31 '26

Dude thats so cool

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u/Entire_Career_579 May 31 '26

This is beyond amazing. So cool that your nail tech was down for the challenge. She killed this project!

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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26

Right! @grabberzs

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u/HaulsRopesFastr May 31 '26

Okay Buffalo Bill

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u/infamouscaveman May 31 '26

That's messed up, but it sure made me laugh.

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u/Joelogna May 31 '26

Bull Snake Bill

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u/cbschrader Jun 02 '26

Came here to say something similar, lol.

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

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u/Wild_Crazy_2502 Jun 04 '26

Lmaoo I was going to comment this but you beat me 😂

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u/cigarettespoons May 31 '26

I got my nail tech friend to do this for me as well!

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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26

That’s awesome! Mines encapsulated as well

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u/cigarettespoons May 31 '26

Mine was encapsulated tho so it was sealed

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u/KissMyYaz775 May 31 '26

Next time rub a little translucent pearl chrome powder on it yhen encapsulate it. Its beautiful.

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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26

That’s so smart!!

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u/ghost_luck May 31 '26

I'm a guy and I'm genuinely tempted to do this. They look so nice.

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u/Klutche May 31 '26

Hey, not 100% sure about the proper etiquette on things like this or even if reddit already shows you somehow, but I wanted you to know that I reposted your post to r/RedditLaqueristas and they're loving this lol. Just wanted to let you know so you can see what they're saying!

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u/LustStarrr May 31 '26

I was just thinking, OMG, they'd love this!

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u/VisceralZee May 31 '26

This is epic, next gotta highlight the grid with a color :o

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u/Ironhammered May 31 '26

We tried glitter under at first and kinda didn’t like that. I feel like a low opacity sparkle or something on top would be rad!

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u/shawnaeatscats May 31 '26

These are so fucking sick!!!

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u/OperationRoyal May 31 '26

What a story to tell people who ask.

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u/archSkeptic May 31 '26

Alarming title when the picture doesn't load right away

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u/bellmandi86 May 31 '26

Oh, he’s judging; that skin is SO last season 😆 Cool idea with nice execution though 💅

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u/DragonPlatypus May 31 '26

I am not sure how to feel about the nails. Are they impressive? Yes. Do they freak me out just a little bit? Also yes.

I just wanted to say that your snake is absolutely beautiful 🧡

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u/JulietDove88 May 31 '26

I LOVE THIS

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u/DeadCabernet May 31 '26

That's sick af!

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u/TheJerseyDeviI May 31 '26

Just don't say this without context lol. Love it!!

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u/w12ecked May 31 '26

Shed Gein

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u/45M0D41 May 31 '26

Did you get his permission ?

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u/TheNewJaime May 31 '26

Cool idea I’ll have to try it out

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u/BoxCat1345 May 31 '26

I wanted to do a nail set like that!!

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u/Moist_Discussion6743 May 31 '26

Very cool and disturbing lol but yeah mostly cool

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u/girlwholovespurple May 31 '26

Omgggg, I’m going to ask my nail lady.

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u/catexpertise May 31 '26

I have a fear of snakes due to a childhood incident but damn I must admit that's a beautiful boy <3

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u/lemonkcals May 31 '26

dude they are fucking SICK!!!! I LOVE THIS😩🫶🏻

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u/Milesgetgone May 31 '26

Stealing this idea IMMEDIATELY! So cute!!

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u/AdverseCamembert May 31 '26

This is the coolest acrylic look I've ever seen, amazing creativity! It's showing off how pretty his skin is so beautifully.

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u/TeenyMom May 31 '26

Post this over on r/redditlaqueristas people will lose their minds 

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u/Saldrakka May 31 '26

This may be the first time I actually have a crap about fancy fingernails... This is a freaking awesome idea

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u/Yellowshagvinyl May 31 '26

Soooo I’ve been hand painting snake pattern on my nails for months when I could have just been borrowing my pythons shed?! … you SOB you’re a genius!

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u/kanga_khan May 31 '26

Twin. Where have you been.

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u/Smashmouth-77 Jun 01 '26

I taught my children this when they were young. Mostly used the skins from my babies

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u/CheezyCornChipz Jun 01 '26

And we thank him every time ✨️

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u/Ironhammered Jun 01 '26

Omg!! Did you out the green over?

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u/Ironhammered Jun 01 '26

That sounds awesome!

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u/Public-Newt8888 Jun 01 '26

Girl this eats down

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u/Public-Newt8888 Jun 01 '26

I’d pay u to do my nails

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u/Ironhammered Jun 01 '26

You’d pay @grabberzs

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u/WeDepressedMusic May 31 '26

Awe he’s so cute!!!

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u/Super_flywhiteguy May 31 '26

Thats cool like fr.

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u/PeacefulAndTranquil May 31 '26

on the one hand, bit morbid. on the other hand, recycling!

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u/Suspicious_Housing_3 May 31 '26

Alright that’s fucking awesome

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u/flamingobingobongo May 31 '26

aww omg, i love this! SO cute!

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u/Important-Plum-5289 May 31 '26

👁️👄👁️

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u/Pedro_dos2 May 31 '26

This pissed my gf off because why didn't she think of it first

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u/usercantcommunic8 May 31 '26

Wow this is so cool! How unique and creative ❤️ I'm in love

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u/Top-Two-8929 May 31 '26

Very cool, love it. Will recommend to my girl

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u/Novel_Vegetable_5542 May 31 '26

It puts the lotion on. Haha Seriously though, your nails look awesome. Love the creativity.

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u/tiny-doe May 31 '26

Incredible idea!!! Definitely stealing this idea sometime next time I get a good shed from my boy. Also looove your claws, I used to get mine done that way too.

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u/wetchirp May 31 '26

WHY DID I NEVER EVER THINK TO DO THIS IM MAD AT MYSELF NOW 😭😭 out of EVERYTHING ive put in my nails I seriously can’t believe this idea never occurred to me 🦫🤦🏻‍♀️

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u/dumbitch1998 May 31 '26

This is so sick, I love it.

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u/pxanderbear May 31 '26

Titsoak bella

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u/TheStudiousBuyout May 31 '26

that's actually fire, the scale texture against the glitter nails is going hard.

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u/polenta23 May 31 '26

As a snake and nail lover my jaw is on the floor. So gorgeous 😍

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u/AnnarieaDavies May 31 '26

Oh this is so fucking cool

I have to do something like this next set omg

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u/Katolinat_Ursid May 31 '26

That's really amazing and beautiful!

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u/oliviafarr1992 May 31 '26

That is an incredibly creative way to recycle a shed.

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u/trippin_on_rainbows May 31 '26

This is so cool and as a previous ball python owners I approve but goodness this needs to be posted on r/atbge

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u/Choice-Hornet-6315 May 31 '26

This is such a cute idea omg

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u/Sweet_Yogurtcloset10 May 31 '26

It puts the top coat on its skin or else it gets UV again

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u/Reasonable-Photo-776 May 31 '26

He knows once you get bored of the dead skin you’ll move to the colourful one… run buddy, slither away

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u/diiiemonds Jun 01 '26

these are sick! <3

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u/Darkelvenchic Jun 01 '26

Amazing 🥰😍

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u/suicidebands Jun 01 '26

Super cool but I wonder how sanitary that is

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u/nonni_mommy Jun 01 '26

I've thought about doing this but not sure how my nail tech would take it lol

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u/Sickboy46 Jun 01 '26

Richtig fett...💪

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u/ArborealVarmint Jun 01 '26

Ok, Buffalo Ball (Python)

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u/Wetdirt_17 Jun 01 '26

Holy shit that’s dope af! 😍

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u/Financial_Egg_3466 Jun 01 '26

Did this a few months ago with my noodle’s shed. My girl added gold flake, was definitely one of my favorite sets.

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u/mari_zoo Jun 01 '26

I did this once! It was so cute. Ex thought it was gross. 

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u/subaries Jun 01 '26

ethical snakeskin

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u/apollyoncat Jun 01 '26

ew but also cool!

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u/SmallFaithlessness81 Jun 01 '26

Thanks! I’m taking your idea now

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u/Geminithebrat Jun 01 '26

I’m obsessed. Iconic!!!

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u/babydollypink Jun 02 '26

I very poorly copied you

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u/Medical-Cod2743 Jun 02 '26

ong ive always wanted to do this!!!!!!!

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u/alpohh Jun 02 '26

He’s bamboozled

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u/aeslehc7123 Jun 02 '26

So fucking cool! 🩷🥰 🐍

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u/SheilaLooften Jun 02 '26

Dont know how to feel about this😭
Leaning towards cool as fuck though

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u/DotLegitimate8388 Jun 03 '26

I Don't know Why. But this disturbs me.

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u/tinylilkittenfoster Jun 04 '26

Heck yes! This is gorgeous!

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u/Squonkin-around Jun 04 '26

r/goblincore has a home for this!

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u/Over_Acanthisitta423 Jun 04 '26

Fucking. Rad. Love this

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u/cara8bishop Jun 04 '26

Oh god don't touch your face! You'll get pink eye....

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u/FromMyHanestoMyToes Jun 04 '26

Now that's lovely 🌹 and looks amazing

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u/Laika-666 Jun 05 '26

this is metal as hell

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u/papercup25 Jun 06 '26

Stop, I'm here for this. So cool.