She says she can't afford the trip and the vet visit.

If you have snakes, you should be aware of which vets are knowledgable about herps. The only reptile vet near me is over an hours drive.

If she couldn't afford to take it to the vet, or make the trip, she shouldn't have gotten the new snake.

She says it's belly is flaking, which means its probably not just a mild case. From what I've read, this snake will most likely need antibiotics.