I have 11 ball pythons and do not have a huge bank account. I have yet to have to take my animals to a vet. If it was needed I would do everything in my power to get the funds needed for the vet billing. But to say that you should not care for another animal if you do not have a lot of money is not right. Yes if needed you should be willing and or able to seek treatment. That is what the OP is doing by reaching out in this forum. He is asking for any assistance from people that may be more experienced with this kind of situation than he is. He has also already stated that if it requires a vet bill that he cannot afford he is wanting to get the snake to someone that can get the nessasary treatment for the animal.