I came across a 5 year old sex-unknown ball python this morning that has one silver eye cap. The other eye is completely normal. It had a couple small pieces of shed on it tails but otherwise looked good. I have never seen this before. I am assuming it is multiple retained caps. He said he thought it was a normal, but it almost looks axanthic, mostly black and silver with high white. It does look thin for being 5 years old. I asked how often he fed and he told me when the snake "looked hungry", so don't think it was fed on a regular basis. The guy wants $20.00 for him and I can probably even get it for less. Just not sure if I would be looking at a vet visit off the bat.
For those who have seen this, does this usually mean the eye is damaged or infected? I have handled retained eye caps before but never saw one such a shiny silver.
I have multiple BP's and don't really need another at this time, but would entertain getting it, getting it cleaned up, and finding a friend who would want a gentle big baby for a pet.
Thanks for any input on this!
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