Albino Ball Python vs Burmese

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Originally Posted by Kurtilein

Also, i disagree and am a bit disappointed with all the people that hastily suggest getting rid of the snake. The new laws crushed and destroyed the market value and demand for these magnificent creatures, and you suggest just giving it to a sanctuary or to a breeder?

You posted this in "General BPs", and here you have all the mini python lovers, a third of which would strangle a burmese to keep 10 more ball pythons.

But consider rising to the challenge. I mean, deep down inside you, wouldnt you like to have a giant snake as a pet?

By the way, its possible to breed hybrids of burmese python and ball python :D

Best regards, and dont let the negativity towards your burmese in this thread overwhelm you.

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Most are recommending the OP find the snake a new home because he may not be prepared to keep a giant: he even admitted this in post #10. Giants aren't a type of snake to take lightly, and though some start out with a giant and are just fine a lot of people ARE NOT ready (or able) to keep a giant. If the OP isn't comfortable with a giant then he should definitely find it a good home; there's nothing wrong with admitting what you can and cannot keep.

What does "a third of [us would] strangle and burm to keep 10 more BPs" even mean? Maybe I read it wrong but that rubbed me the wrong way.

Hybrid breeding is commonly frowned upon, I would personally not breed this burm to anything other than a burm if the OP keeps it. With the Lacey Act moving babies (even Burm hybrid babies that are under the Lacey Act now too) would be hard to do, but from the sounds of it the OP has no interest in breeding at this point in time anyway.

I see no negativity in this thread, only people giving advice which may be in the best interest to the OP and to the snake.

had to delete my last post after seeing what was posted after i wrote it.

just want to point out that i consider it to be totally fine to break laws if the laws do not make sense AND you are aware of the potential risks and consequences. Also i do not think that the forum guidelines in this forum are intended to apply to a crime such as "moving a snake across state lines without harming the snake or anyone". I think its a much more general thing, something added to all forums for legal reasons.

But doing things like breaking the Lacey act and illegally moving snakes will only make it harder on the herp hobby as a whole. Sure, it's burms now, but in three years it could be ball pythons or corn snakes, or iguanas or beardies. You breaking the law and suggesting others do the same does nothing but hurt everybody else.

You know that phrase 'Somebody always has to ruin it for the rest of us'? You're that somebody.

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Originally Posted by Kurtilein

had to delete my last post after seeing what was posted after i wrote it.

just want to point out that i consider it to be totally fine to break laws if the laws do not make sense AND you are aware of the potential risks and consequences. Also i do not think that the forum guidelines in this forum are intended to apply to a crime such as "moving a snake across state lines without harming the snake or anyone". I think its a much more general thing, something added to all forums for legal reasons.

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No, the rule is very clear. No posts

If the OP were to get caught the snake would very likely be killed, the OP could be faced with a $10,000 fine and a year in jail. Further events like those hurt our hobby and generally will bring about more rules and regulations on our hobby. Most of the members of this site are very against things like that.

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Originally Posted by Kurtilein

had to delete my last post after seeing what was posted after i wrote it.

just want to point out that i consider it to be totally fine to break laws if the laws do not make sense AND you are aware of the potential risks and consequences. Also i do not think that the forum guidelines in this forum are intended to apply to a crime such as "moving a snake across state lines without harming the snake or anyone". I think its a much more general thing, something added to all forums for legal reasons.

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Holy cow.
This has got to be one of the most rubbish and nonsense statements I have ever read on this forum....


Sorry to say that the forum rules does apply to the Lacey Act. It applies to ANY and ALL forms of illegal movement. No matter how good your intentions are, please stop promoting illegal action. We're talking about live animals here. You are condoning the act of putting innocent lives in danger. If someone ever got caught, that puts the keeper and animal in danger. The animal will be confiscated and most likely terminated. Not to mention you are endangering our rights to keep these animals. The government is already trying to include other species (including ball pythons) in the Lacey Act.
We don't need to give the government any additional reasons to advance those laws that will hurt our community.

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Originally Posted by DJone2

So I just told my wife.... looks like I'll be on the couch all week.

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It'll be funny in a few months. :)
What a beauty though. I'd take a few pictures to keep.

Thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate the help. I am sorry if started forum arguments regarding my options. As far as keeping the snake, I would love to and I am comfortable I would provide it with the proper husbandry but we just had a baby girl, and although unlikely something would happen, the thought of a 15 footer breaking out of a tank would worry me. I am fully aware of the Lacey Act as I am an avid dart frog collector and quite familiar with the law, so this girl is staying local. I am currently calling local resources that would like to keep her as a pet. I will not turn it over to a rescue as I want to make sure she goes to a knowledgeable burm owner.
Funny enough, after my wife cooled off, she started playing with her and commented on how sweet she was. But given that we live in a condo in Downtown San Diego, space is at a premium.

Thanks once again for all the help. If any Local people would like to inquire, feel free to reach out.

Diego

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Originally Posted by Poseidon

It'll be funny in a few months. :)
What a beauty though. I'd take a few pictures to keep.

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She is a good sport about it. I have done worse, like having her get home to a 125g tank in the middle of our living room. She is gorgeous and would love to keep her, but it is what it is. She will be well-taken care of until she finds a forever home.

That is a very pretty burm. Hope you find her a good home.

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Well, this story has a happy ending apparently. A referral from a friend keeps burms here locally and would love to have her. he has a 125g tank waiting for her :banana:
Thanks for your help everyone!