Quote Originally Posted by Geoper View Post
Glad to hear it. Welcome, by the way. Im new here too. I've read around a lot but have posted very little due to my lack of experience.

My snake was underweight and dehydrated when I got her too. With all the issues I have been dealing with since I got her, eating has not been one. She has always taken a meal that was offered (as long as it was still hot enough).

If you are really worried about her weight, I would try to feed her soon. If she doesnt accept give it a while before you try again (a few days atleast).

It's good to hear Sam got a good home. It's also unfortunate to hear that an organization such as the YMCA would allow something like this to happen to a snake. Caring for a small child can be a hassle, much less a group of them. If they cant take care of a snake, it should'nt have been there to begin with.
It's very unfortunate. They have several different types of animals there that they keep for the kids, but caring for pet rats and carrying for a ball python are drastically different. His owner obviously just did not bother to research. But YMCA as an organization isn't responsible, they can bring in any pets without company permission, which is unfortunate in my opinion.

But welcome to you too I've also been reading around this site for while but decided I needed help from experienced owners with this one!!