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    What if the duct tape rips his skin, do I need to take him to the vet or will he be okay?
    CourtneyLauren
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    It depends on how bad the rip is. I would take the snake in, just to be on the safe side.
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    My snake laid on some tiles and it has the glue on its skin. How do I remove the glue?
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    Soak it in warm water, then try to gently peel it off.
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    I have a Velcro temperature and humidity gauge in my snake's tank. During the night, my snake climbed on it and got the whole thing stuck to her head! I got it off but there is still sticky residue on her head. What do I do to get the residue off?
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    Using damp cotton buds or tissue, gently wash the areas where the residue is present. Only use water. Do not use soap. Do not wake her up or hold her down as this will stress her out. If she repeatedly attempts to bite you then leave her alone. There is a possibility she will get rid of it herself during her next shed.
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    I did not use the oil method but I gently pulled the tape off and he is missing a few scales. It’s nothing big but I want to know if there’s is any method I could use to help this so he doesn’t die.
    FutureHow
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    Use the oil method or give him a warm bath. These methods might take a while, so be patient!
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