New Rescue's in Horrible Condition!

[Reesy]

It may be more than just starvation. I would think about starting the poor thing on a round of dewormer. Also I'm no expert on this but what does IBD look like. Anyway, best of luck with him/her.

[Anna.Sitarski]

Poor little darling. Shes beautiful and I am sure will thrive with you. I mean she made it this long on terrible "care". With proper feeding and enclosure she won't know what to do with herself Good luck!

[DellaF]

Some people just missed the train. Keep us updated on her progress. So happy you are giving her a loving home.

[Redneck_Crow]

I always marvel at how someone with a ball python who looks like it came out of snake Auschwitz can sit there and tell you that they've given the creature the best of care.

[spitzu]

That's pretty damn sad.

[CatandDiallo]

I always marvel at how someone with a ball python who looks like it came out of snake Auschwitz can sit there and tell you that they've given the creature the best of care.

I know. I would be so furious at the previous owner I would want to harm them pretty bad.
I've never seen a ball python that skinny, and it disgusts me. Poor girl, I'm glad that she has you now, but it makes you wonder: how many other snakes are out there in that condition or worse?

[ballpythonluvr]

Oh my goodness! That poor baby! Hopefully you will be able to get this snake good and healthy again.

[GlassPython]

Bless her heart, with some good ole' TLC, and some good meals, I believe she'll fatten up, and be a beautiful snake. Props on the rescue, I hope she gets better for you.

[Jared2608]

I really hope you can fix this lady up!! The very idea that someone can look at that animal, and not be alarmed is absolutely ludicrous!!!

Today I drove my gran to the library, then she wanted to stop at a new pet shop that opened, she wants to get my younger cousin(9 yrs), a gold fish in a bowl, so they can raise it. As I walk in, I see a big bearded dragon in a parrot cage, in thw sun, with no water...strike 1!

I get inside, and the place is tiny, on the counter is a small tank with about 30 beardies(what we call baby bearded dragons over here), minus U.V lighting, and ones tail was bitten in half, still red and raw, no action taken...strike 2...

Then, what caused me to take my gran and her money to a safe distance from that shop, is the fact that the one shop assistant is about 14, one is maybe 15 or 16an and the 14 year old evidently has 70 leopard gheckos that he breeds...He might well have, but the husbandry in that store was so appauling, that he should hand those Geckos over to someone else...

I've got nothing against youngsters keeping reptiles, or working at a pet store during the school holidays, don't get me wrong we need all the participation in the hobby we can get, but honestly, the very least people can do is know what they're doing!!!!

[dr del]

Hi.

Your starting with a small meal was a great idea - I would keep to small, more frequent feedings, at first and slowly move her up to the right prey size as her condition improves.

I would never go more frequent than 3 days between feedings though as that just puts extra strain on her system at a time she doesn't need it.

I would start at feeding every 5 days and see how she does with that. A few soaks wouldn't hurt to see if you can speed up the recovery from the dehydration and loosen some of that stuck shed after she has had some time in the humid tub you have her in.

Slow and gentle is a less risky way to bering her round to good health.


dr del