Why I won't buy from a pet store

[wilomn]

Cole, do what you think is right. But read this thread and look at who has what opinion. The most experienced keepers here all think this snake is not going to make it. We've all said it might, but probably won't. How do you think we arrived at this conclusion? Experience.

I don't think you have much, which is not bad. You're got a big heart, also not bad. Give it a whirl if you want to, but don't expect a good outcome. I mean expect it, you have to be positive, but, well, it just doesn't look good.

What YOU consider neglect is not relevant here because you don't know the history of that snake. This has been pointed out at least half a dozen times. If you refuse to see that, then the problem is yours and yours alone. YOU don't get to tell other people how to do what they do. I'm not telling you to do or not do anything, just giving my advice on what I think the likely outcome of your choices might be as far as this snake goes.

The tomato analogy is a bit much don't you think?

Is it cruel to force feed this animal? You WILL be increasing its pain and suffering and in all likelyhood simply prolonging its death. Is that what you REALLY want to do or would it not be better to simply let it go? Quality of life and quality of death are both important. Why make this creature suffer so we, well you, can feel better about it? Harsh yes, but real too. I'd give that snake one chance in a hundred, and trust me I personally know what those odds mean, but this one may be past saving.