does sound like a shed - and sum snakes can show aggressive behaviour during the shedding process ( i have 1 myself!) but how new is he? as this can contribute to a snake been aggressive until it has settled, a weeks hands off period is usually the normal advice for a new snake so they have time to settle :)
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