Deuce is Doing Well

This was a "rescue" mojave that I got when she was very skinny, lethargic, and had a chunk of wood stuck in her jaw. The previous owner didn't seem to know how to care for her and I took her because I just couldn't let her go back home to him after seeing her. I paid more in vet bills than it would have cost to buy a healthy female mojave, but I don't regret it! She has a wonderful attitude and is growing like a weed. These pictures don't show her color very well, but she's really turned into a beautiful animal! :)

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Deuce is lookin' hot, hon. It's great to see rescue stories turn out with a happy ending!

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Originally Posted by Melicious

Deuce is lookin' hot, hon. It's great to see rescue stories turn out with a happy ending!

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Thanks :) I don't think she'll get very big, since she refuses prey items that are the correct size for her, preferring slightly too small prey items, but you know what? She eats every week, she drinks, she poos and she's healthy, and that's alright by me! :)

this is a great story...that one nice looking mojo :gj:

Oh Rachel she's lovely and how wonderful you've done so much for her. If she prefers a smaller meal you could always offer multiples or feed every 5 days rather than every 7. In the end it's the total overall prey volume that will encourage her healthy growth.

Great rescue of a beautiful BP. Lots of good Karma points coming your way.

She's absolutely lovely! Great job!

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Originally Posted by JimmyBalls

this is a great story...that one nice looking mojo :gj:

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Thank you! I have really enjoyed her, stress and all!

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Originally Posted by frankykeno

Oh Rachel she's lovely and how wonderful you've done so much for her. If she prefers a smaller meal you could always offer multiples or feed every 5 days rather than every 7. In the end it's the total overall prey volume that will encourage her healthy growth.

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I may bump her up to every five days...or I may feed her multiple small prey items in each sitting. I have to move her to a larger tub here soon, and once she settles in and is eating regularly, I will probably bump up her feeding schedule. I would really like to breed her at some point, so getting bigger would be better :)

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Originally Posted by Slim

Great rescue of a beautiful BP. Lots of good Karma points coming your way.

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Thanks...some days I need all the karma I can get!

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Originally Posted by MuzeBallPythons

She's absolutely lovely! Great job!

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Thank you! She wasn't easy, but she is worth it:)

Wow!!! She looks great now!!! And hats off to you for getting her better!!! Shows you have a good heart and your a caring person :gj:

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Originally Posted by Boanerges

Wow!!! She looks great now!!! And hats off to you for getting her better!!! Shows you have a good heart and your a caring person :gj:

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Thank you for your kind comment :) She was sooo frustrating to get started on eating and gaining weight, but now she's my favorite out of my small collection because of her easy attitude and beautiful colors and pattern. She's special, that's for sure!