Rescued this today...

Don't know if it's a male or female or what I'm going to do with it... but rescued this today. It's one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Will probably go to a friend of mine in a few days. I wish I could keep it.
Yes I know the aquarium is too small but I don't have anywhere else to put a 7ftish burmese python and keep it out of trouble. Looks like she got bit by a dog or something.

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Man poor lil thing :(

I wish i could help. Hope she finds a good home though.

Shes pretty.

Poor thing, I bet she/he will clean up really nice.

Did you pick it up from someone who couldn't take care of it anymore?

Someone turned it loose. When we brought it home, and the snake saw that old aquarium, headed right for it. We can't keep it, but I wish we could. Right now she/he is cuddled up in the corner. Looks so relieved to be safe.

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Originally Posted by appygirl84

Someone turned it loose. When we brought it home, and the snake saw that old aquarium, headed right for it. We can't keep it, but I wish we could. Right now she/he is cuddled up in the corner. Looks so relieved to be safe.

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Wow what jerks would turn it loose? :mad: Good job to you for rescueing it :gj:

Where did you find it at?

wow nice catch with everything going on its truly the last thing the Reptile community needs kudos to you and I hope the home is exceptional and they are prepared for the journey ahead

A lawn care guy found him under a tree here in Texas. I also greatly underestimated the burms size. With three people we held him out and he was closer to 10ft. George as he has been named went to live with a friend of mine. She absolutely loves him and walked around carrying him for the whole hour visit. She kept saying "Wow, I'm gonna get my work out carrying him around."
We are still wondering how he "escaped" and ended up outside. I'm just happy his new owner loves him, and that I have my bathroom back. :D

Did you post a found add in the newspaper? It is possible that someone lost him and he wasn't dumped. Think how you would feel if your snake got loose and you never found it. Did you take into the vet or the pound to see if it is micro chipped? I would wait at least 2 weeks before getting attached to it. I would also call around to pet stores and see if there are any herp shows around and contact them. Sorry for sounding harsh but you assumed he/she was dumped, but I have had enough snakes escape (granted never anything that big). Shoot at least give it a week and post some flyers at the local pet stores.

Thank you for taking it in and caring for such a beautiful snake.

Akaangela.. I'm not sure if I personally would want a 10ft burm going back to an owner that could lose it.

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Akaangela.. I'm not sure if I personally would want a 10ft burm going back to an owner that could lose it.

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I have to agree... but putting out a lost add never occurred to me. If someone lost it, I'll kinda feel bad. At the same time I know he won't get lost again and she'll take really good care of him.

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Akaangela.. I'm not sure if I personally would want a 10ft burm going back to an owner that could lose it.

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I understand and I kinda agree with you. However I have had snakes, dogs, cats and a kid get away from me when I THOUGHT they where secured. Granted I found them (especially the kid) within a reasonable time frame but there was "OH NO" moments. Since I have NO idea of what kind a set up a snake that big would need maybe I am way off base (if so take what I say with a grain of salt and my apologies).

LOL Last night I watched my Mojave pop the lid to her tub off. Talk about shock.... If I hadn't heard the snap I would never have knows the little stinker could do that (and she is by no means a small ball) I fixed it so she couldn't pull that stunt again (and thanked heavens I caught her before she could get into mischief).

Any how this is just my option and I honestly don't know squat about the big snakes :D so take it for what it is worth.

I agree w/both aka and appy......

Here there was an albino burm that had escaped TWO times. The 2nd time it was in the paper and the owner and police admitted it had done a Houdini once before.....and not just from the cage...but from the house into the neighborhood...BOTH TIMES! :O

You wouldn't THINK that a large burm would escape into the street, but it would be safe to put out "found" information and ask around. Then if nothing turns up, you can figure he's now found a new home. Hopefully your friend will understand how big he will/ can get and is willing to be a forever after home.

you also have to think though if they really wanted him then they would post a add in the paper saying they lost him and might get in contact with the news stations telling people to beware of there little dogs and cats.

If only you could get it to Indiana...

i like that part pulled a Houdini 2 times i think they just didn't know with the bigger snakes it's better to have sliding doors then a regular style door. or at least thats my opinion

I've kept my share of burms over the years and never had one get out of a cage that only way in or out of the cage with sliding wooden doors but then again i screw there doors shut at top and bottom