Very skinny ball python

[Slither Seeker]

sometime it helps to use some tongs and squeeze out some juice from the head/mouth. the smell can really stimulates the feeding response. and BTW, I've just read through this whole thread for the first time and I have to say, I am raising a glass to you tonight my friend, you have done an absolutely stellar job from the sounds of it. somehow this guy was let go to the point of being on deaths door and you have brought it back. I suspect after it really starts to get it's, how shall I say, "legs back", it will likely start eating on it's own. If it were me, I'd outright ask for at least 50% of your money back from the breeder. I wouldn't settle for $25, they sent you an issue and you have plowed countless hours into recovery and that deserves something substantial. by offering you a full refund only if you sent it back, they were counting on you feeling bonded and sorry for the little one and unwilling to sentence it to sure death. that sounds kind of manipulative to me and there is something just generally dishonest about the dealing. I'd call them on it, demand at least 50% refund and see what he does with it... there is a way of being both firm and understanding at the same time.

anyway, keep up the good work!