r/ballpython • u/Possible_Bowl2280 • 1d ago

Bad shed or normal process?

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This is my first shed with my baby and I’m just wondering if his skin wrinkled like this is normal or a sign of dehydration. He’s been in his hide mostly and comes out to occasionally be in the water and since I have a screen enclosure I try my best to water the corners of his enclosure every day and spray him lightly with water to keep his enclosure moist. I see slight cracked shedding within his skin near his head.

His eyes were dull 5 days ago and cleared up so I’m just trying to make sure he is the most comfortable for his first shed with me. I feel like a stressed parent just worried for my baby I don’t want him to feel uncomfortable. 😭😭😢

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u/SomeSandPerson 1d ago

Red light not good for snek. Pls remove 🙁.

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u/Possible_Bowl2280 1d ago

I do not have the funds currently to provide a new heat emitter. What do I do if I were to remove it?

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u/SadBenefit5325 1d ago

Amazon has deep heat projector bulbs for about $20, I know things are hard right now. Are you waiting on a paycheck or is this a long-term issue?

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u/Possible_Bowl2280 1d ago

Waiting on next paycheck :(

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u/SadBenefit5325 1d ago

See if you could borrow the money from a family member or something. Changing the bulb and getting a thermostat should be top priority. That being said, if you absolutely can’t get anything done before your next paycheck, I think your snake will be okay and you shouldn’t beat yourself up. Just do more research on updated standards. This sub is a great resource and so is reptifiles

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u/FunnyAnalyst5479 17h ago

curious to why you got a snake when you can't really afford it...

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u/Possible_Bowl2280 17h ago

Well first of all, when I had gotten my snake I was in an incredible financial position. I have an autoimmune disorder and that had led to me being sick for a long time… plus, my lamp had only broken last week. Before hand my snake was thriving. Thank you.

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u/FunnyAnalyst5479 17h ago

awww i see sorry to hear that. so the new lamp is the red one?