Bought a new ball python, he came with a contract agreement, need advice.

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Yes, he should. Ignorance is not an excuse. Just because you're not aware of something, doesn't mean it doesn't apply to you. Their policies are always posted on their site.

Additionally, most (if not all) humane societies have a clause that you're adopting the animal as a family pet ONLY. When I adopted my German Shepherd I went through exactly the same thing. I'm also sure that the OP didn't mention anything about breeding the animal to the place he got it from.

The HS isn't changing their policy on breeding because of the OP. It's always been there. The OP just didn't do his research and didn't ask the right questions.


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"Ignorance is not an excuse"
It is not anyone's civic duty to know the policies of HS! Op was at an actual facility, not on line. They have to TELL you; that is what the CONTRACT is for.

The cat rescue I used to volunteer for only adopted out sterilized animals. Spay/neuter wasn't even part of the conversation (nor contract) because it was already done. I can easily see the OP leaving with his snake, in good faith, and not thinking this would be an issue.