So I'm in the process of moving my current adult ball python to a rack system, and I've been thinking about getting him some siblings to fill out the rest of the rack. I have no intentions of breeding though and wanted to see about maybe saving some snakes that otherwise might not be able to find homes. I've been considering trying to adopt some viable disabled snakes and maybe having a 'mini' rescue sanctuary setup. I'm not really sure how to go about this though? I figured i would post here to get thoughts on any special items i might need, and any special considerations on the type of rack system for special needs snakes. Also, who would I need to contact to find them? I never really see them advertised or up for adoption anywhere, but i do hear about them in the breeding forums.
Here's some more specific questions I've had while mulling the idea over, if anyone would like to give input:
1) What constitutes a viable hatchling? In my mind I'm thinking eyeless, some aesthetic deformities (enlarged eyes, lopsided head, etc.), wobbles, overbites, minor kinking... anything else?
2) Is there actually demand for something like this?
3) How to make sure that they're viable before I get them? I wouldn't want someone to send me a hatchling that can't eat and basically prolong it's suffering if it won't live very long to begin with. At the same time, If a snake only eats with a pinky pump I'm not sure if that's much better. What sort of rules would you have for this?
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