It is so hard to see snakes that have been suffering for SO long. I have personally rescued 3 large ball pythons in the past couple months. I think it is actually surprising how easy to feel the need to bring them home and take care of them. It can be a pain with quarantine, and medications, vets, etc, but it just needs to be done. I think something deep inside us needs to help the helpless.
Good for you. One good deed is returned with another.