Riddle, my pet shop baby

I posted about this guy last night. I took only a few pictures, because I wanted to get him into his new tub and comfortable. He's such a sweety, and I know he's going to clean up beautifully. I can't wait to see the colors under that old, old skin.

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this little guy's fading on the top of his head amazes me. It's quite more vibrant in person, just as his colors.
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His whole back is covered in scars. His belly's a bit burned too, but not too badly.
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When he's more established, Ill get some nice full view pictures of him. I think with proper feeding, he'll go into shed in a few weeks. Then I'll really post some pictures! After quarantine, Ill post some of him next to some of my normal-colored BPs for comparison.

What a handsome boy! I hope that he gets better soon for you! Do you plan to have him looked over by your vet?

I was planning to, then they offered to bring him to their vet ( i was trying to haggle because they wanted $80, and he is going to need a vet visit etc etc) No whistling, no mites that I see, but I would still like to be sure! I expect all to go well, and i will be sure to let you all know!

What a handsome/beautiful snakey!

I know what you mean about those vet bills....
I just now took a stool sample (the other ones dried up on me) in to the vet that I paid for almost 3 weeks ago!

Good Luck with nursing this poor chum back to health!
Pretend those scars are battle scars and your snake is really a hero who fought many battles and is now home to recover! (ok i guess I get carried away sometimes)

Poor guy :( I know he'll be in MUCH better hands now :)

Awesome neck stripe!!

He's a cutie! Good luck with him!

That's super nice! I like the light coloring and faded tri spot on the head. Glad he's in good hands now :)

what a cutie!

I usually try to avoid picking up and touching the pythons I see at pet stores, but something just told me that I HAD to pick him up and check him out. He took a special place in my heart the second I held him, and I just fell head over heals in love with him. You know when you look into the crib and see your baby when he's sleeping? Yeah.. kinda like that
I almost cried when my boyfriend said we could buy him! ( i knew 99%that he was going to say no 1.) $80 to buy him and 2.) male) But he said okay because he was all beat up, and he liked how he took to me.

im in LOVE! :) :)

Thanks for all your support guys :)

diz, I'm sure that snake loves you too!!! what're you gonna call him???

What a handsome young boy.

Ooh. What are you going to name him?

Didn't she name him Riddle? =)

lol, yes. but its okay

Oh wow. Don't I feel dense...

Haha we all have those days .. or in my case.. years

I hear ya. I've just been off in my own little world. I apologize for my spacy-ness.

He is sweet, and I don't know who is more lucky, you or him. Best of luck!!!!