just rescued this guy from one of those chain stores

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I've never quite really understood the "rescue from a chain store" mentality. By purchasing, you're only supporting the store and within days there's another new snake to fill the enclosure?

It's the equivalent of purchasing a puppy from a petstore that purchases from puppy mills. Why not rescue from the shelter or other non-profit rescue organizations...just my opinion though. Congrats on your new purchase- he looks quite healthy!

Agreed. I feel as if this snake was purchased more for breeding or self interest, not a rescue...