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Molting

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Question
Soon after I purchased my snake it began to molt.  I know that you are not supposed to handle or feed the snakes when they are molting so I didn't.  Well my snake has been "molting" now for about 2 weeks and only about 1/3 of it has come off.  I've been cleaning the cage and checking for mites and I have also fed and held her on a regular basis which doesn't seem to bother her at all.  Should I wait until she begins to molt again to see if it all comes off or is there another solution?

Answer
This is an emergency!!! Do not leave the skin, I rescued a snake who lost its tail because its owner left shed skin on it and the tail had started to rot and die, it fell off. The snake was lucky to live because it could have got an infection that spread to all her organs. You need to soak your snake in a shallow tub of warm water for hours and then let it slide through a damp towel. Then if it doesnt come off get the snake to a vet asap, the skin left on cuts off the snakes blood supply and it could die from this. Good luck