Pics of my new BP

As some of you may have seen, I adopted my first ball python yesterday. I snapped a few quick pics of him today. (I didn't want to disturb him too much so I didn't take him out of his tub)

As you can see from the pics, he definitely needs some TLC. I'll be sure to post pics after I soak him and get his stuck shed all removed. I'm also looking forward to getting him fattened up a bit.

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Good luck getting him back on track, a little tlc will go a long way.:)

Geez, you'd think his previous owners had a dehumidifier in the enclosure.
Edit: I take that back..does look very skinny lol close to my first rescue ;) Good luck!

Aw, he is actually beautiful !!!
He is in rough shape but you can still see that he has a beautiful reduced pattern and great contrast !!

I think its very rewarding to take such a "ugly duckling" and watch him blossom into a beautiful swan. I'm sure he feels better already. You'll have him in tiptop shape in no time :)

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Originally Posted by Kymberli

Geez, you'd think his previous owners had a dehumidifier in the enclosure.
Edit: I take that back..does look very skinny lol close to my first rescue ;) Good luck!

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Granted, it is very dry here in Colorado, but his previous owner was obviously not making any attemps whatsoever to increase humidity.

He was only being fed 1 adult mouse every 2 weeks. :( He's definitely big enough to be getting a small-medium rat every week.

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Originally Posted by zina10

Aw, he is actually beautiful !!!
He is in rough shape but you can still see that he has a beautiful reduced pattern and great contrast !!

I think its very rewarding to take such a "ugly duckling" and watch him blossom into a beautiful swan. I'm sure he feels better already. You'll have him in tiptop shape in no time :)

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It really is.. my first BP was a rescued, neglected "ugly duckling", and now she looks absolutely incredible. Makes me too happy. I took in another neglected one last night, the rehabilitation begins again :)

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Originally Posted by reptile65

Granted, it is very dry here in Colorado, but his previous owner was obviously not making any attemps whatsoever to increase humidity.

He was only being fed 1 adult mouse every 2 weeks. :( He's definitely big enough to be getting a small-medium rat every week.

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Same situation with both the BPs I took in. The first was being fed 1 medium mouse and rarely ate because she was so cold/dry. Idk what size the second was being fed because its owners were clueless.

Glad that this snake found a good home with you! :)

You just gave this snake a new leash on life I am sure if he could talk he would thank you :D I love his pattern :)

He will be so beautiful with all that extra shed off him! I'm sure you are going to just love the little fella. He doesnt look as bad as he could with being starved in such a way. Still, definitely in need of love love and care. So glad this beautiful boy found a good home! I for one vote for a before and after thread on this little guy in a month or two :gj:

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Originally Posted by MiamiRoyalPythons

He will be so beautiful with all that extra shed off him! I'm sure you are going to just love the little fella. He doesnt look as bad as he could with being starved in such a way. Still, definitely in need of love love and care. So glad this beautiful boy found a good home! I for one vote for a before and after thread on this little guy in a month or two :gj:

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I agree:gj:

This is a great case of inexperienced uneducated people deciding they want a pet that they know nothing about. I think it would be great if pet stores/breeders gave out more information or quizzes to people when they sell any animal. As an animal lover it bothers me to see animals in this condition. :(

I wish you the best of luck with him. I'm sure he's going to thrive now that he's with someone who understands his needs. Props to you for giving him a better life. :)

poor snake! glad he has you!

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Originally Posted by MiamiRoyalPythons

I for one vote for a before and after thread on this little guy in a month or two :gj:

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Already planning on it. :)

Oh wow he looks like hell. Good luck with him!

So glad that he has a good home!

wow that's sad. good luck with the soaks...
you definitely have to update us when he's lookin' good as new again.

Despite being skinny and having stuck shed all over him, he is still gorgeous. Very cute, I can't to see what he looks like after being with someone who cares :)

My hat's off to you for taking him in. He looks like he's been through the Gates and back, the poor fella. He's got the makings of being a great looking animal with a some weight on him and the proper care. Thank you for taking him in and giving him a fighting chance! :gj: Good luck and I look forward to seeing him in the future.

I surprised how many petstores still suggest a mouse every two weeks. I'm constantly correcting the advice petstores have given their customers. This kind of thing makes me Happy to be a private breeder. If someone looks or seems unwilling to learn I dont have to sell. At the same time I always have room for more. Congrats on the new addition. I hope he does well in the rehab process! Good luck to both of you. I'm sure once he gets on the right track he will flourish!
Morgan

I can't wait to see him after a little tlc. So happy your giving him a home :)

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Originally Posted by Homegrownscales

I surprised how many petstores still suggest a mouse every two weeks. I'm constantly correcting the advice petstores have given their customers. This kind of thing makes me Happy to be a private breeder. If someone looks or seems unwilling to learn I dont have to sell. At the same time I always have room for more. Congrats on the new addition. I hope he does well in the rehab process! Good luck to both of you. I'm sure once he gets on the right track he will flourish!
Morgan

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Great points you make with that! It's a shame the pet stores either don't know or simply don't care about correcting their information. And good for you for being a responsible breeder and being willing to say "no" rather than just letting the money do the talking and having the animals suffer because of it!

Good news! I soaked him today and all of his stuck shed came off completely. :)

Also, thanks everyone for all the encouragement. I'm sure I'll get him back to health in no time. He really is a great snake.

You soaked him today? Did he seem stressed? Usually you'd let them rest in their tub alone for the first week. I'm not soaking my newest "rescue" with stuck shed til next week. But if he seemed fine with it, then props for getting that nasty old skin off for him.

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Originally Posted by Kymberli

You soaked him today? Did he seem stressed? Usually you'd let them rest in their tub alone for the first week. I'm not soaking my newest "rescue" with stuck shed til next week. But if he seemed fine with it, then props for getting that nasty old skin off for him.

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Yeah, I know it probably wasn't the best idea to do it right away, but I couldn't stand seeing him like that. Don't worry, I'm totally leaving him alone for a while now.

I would have soaked him too, or at least thrown a wet towel in with him. Poor guy.

Yeah, I understand that.. he looked pretty bad so it was probably in his best interest. Luckily mine doesn't have much stuck shed so bumping up the humidity has helped it get some off on its own.

Anyway, I'm anxious to see updated pictures after he's had time to settle in! :)