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by codeman on April 8, 2013
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My copperhead had a terrible shed this time. I've had him for 5 years and never has he had a shed this bad. I always try and keep the humidity high enough and this has never happened. just cant figure out what went wrong. The main problem is he has an eyecap. Im needing some advice on how to safely remove it. Don't worry I know better than that ridiculous scotch tape method. Ive read that you can apply a small amount of mineral oil on a q tip and slowly brush it off. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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by Phobos on April 8, 2013
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I would not discount the tape trick, since it's work many times over the past 35 years for me.
I no longer use scotch tape but "duct tape" since it's super sticky. I will also sometimes melt the glue on the tape a bit with a lighter flame and stick it on the stuck cap, count to ten and gently pull it off.
Lastly, it may be ok to just leave it alone and let it come off with the next shed, this way the snakes does not get stressed and you don't put yourself at risk for a nice bite.
Al
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by Phobos on April 8, 2013
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By the way Cody:
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Al
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by CRRL on April 10, 2013
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I concur, the tape method is my go-to remedy and it works almost 100% of the time.
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by WADD on April 28, 2013
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I would first be sure that there is indeed an eye cap that did'nt come off with the rest of the shed. Was it missing from the rest of the skin? Or is it possible that the skin covering the eye was damaged during the shed? Either way, a really easy way to check your copperhead and remove it if you need too, is too let your snake soak for awhile in water. Use a clear peace of solid tubing of an appropriate length and diameter and let the snake crawl into it,till his headis sticking out. This is called tubing and works well with a number of venomous snakes that need to be safely manipulated. I used to teach zoo vets and keepers how to do this. Hold the snake by the body and tube on the tail end and use a good pair of tweezers of an appropriate length to remove the cap in question. Hope this helps, Wadd
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