We got this little guy in with another ball python from some idiots I use to work with. Both were covered in layers of stuck on shed and mites. Unfortunately the other one didn't make it and this guy lost part of his eyes. Our plans were to adopt him out as soon as he was healthy enough but our youngest wouldn't allow it to happen. So he became his first snake, which he quickly named Harry. With our supervision he takes care Harry. Cleaning, feeding, all of it. He even has an index card for tracking feeds, etc.
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