As many snake owners will know, in improper conditions snakes can have some difficulty shedding their skin. Cold air and low humidity can lead to stuck shed, and it's important to make sure your scaly friend's enclosure is properly set up to avoid this!
With lamia, modifying their environment in such a way can be difficult. Luckily for them, they have arms! A lamia living in a non-ideal climate that's having difficulty shedding can typically deal with it on their own with minimal discomfort.
They may, however, have some trouble reaching the base of their tail (right below where their humanoid torso ends) without assistance.
"Just- Sikka- Stop-"
Sikka thrashed around the apartment, hissing and cursing as she tried to curl herself tightly enough to reach a stubborn piece of shed skin.
"For fuck's- I can help stop moving!"
If you are close with a lamia having this problem, the easiest way to assist them is to gently rub the stuck skin with a warm, damp cloth. It should come off easily, without much force required. If it doesn't, rest the cloth atop the skin for a few minutes and then try again.
"What is mate Camilla waiting for!?!"
"It says to wait will you please just relax-"
Stuck shed can be very uncomfortable and frustrating, not to mention embarrassing. It's important to be patient with your friend when offering your assistance with this matter.
"...Thanks, mate Camilla. Sorry for hissing and breaking lamp." Sikka mumbled, as they both rested on the floor after finally freeing the scrap of dead skin from her back.
"...No problem." Sighed Camilla. "I'm sorry I raised my voice. I'm going to go buy a new lamp, can you gather up all the skin in a garbage bag?"
"Yes! Good at cleaning!"
Camilla rubbed her face, exhausted, and dialed Alice.
"Hey, is shed lamia skin worth anything?" She asked.
"Camilla, why would I want your garbage?"
"I dunno. It's snake skin. You can make like, boots."
"...Camilla, I don't want your garbage." Alice said flatly, before hanging up on her.
Camilla grumbled as she got off the floor and went to buy a replacement lamp. Stupid dickhead bitch vampire.
