Kalatoa 100% Pure SD Retic Progression (Pic heavy...)

[zina10]

While I hope it doesn't come down to the animal being put down, one can't fault an owner for doing the responsible thing. JMcrook did all he could to figure out this animals problems. Right now there seems to be something going on that is destroying this poor snakes quality of life (not to mention her owners).

Its all good and well to keep trying to figure things out, but there comes a point where you have done all you can think of and are able to do. If things do not work, what do you do ?

Sure, you could re-home.

But..there are certain animals that are very difficult to re-home to a good home. Animals that people will line up to get, esp. free. Animals that people feel they can do better by then the former owner. But as the owner, you have to be very concerned. Because that animal could very well end up in a worse place. Yes, there is worse that could happen then being put down humanely.
Some new owners do not know when to give up and the suffering continues far beyond the point it should. Some people give up eventually, but let that animal linger on and get into a horrible shape. Some people just pass it on again and eventually things don't end well.

Its difficult for an owner. A Retic is not a corn snake or Ball Python. Esp. one with a big issue such as that, that couldn't be fixed despite many things tried, is even harder to find a good home for. What could another owner do different at this point ? How much more is another owner willing (and able) to spend and do to figure things out? Will the new owner know when to call it quits in the best interest of the animal?

I don't know what JMCrook will or wants to do. Maybe the thought of putting her down never ever crossed his mind and never will. Point is, right now he needs some sympathy and understanding.

He knows his girl and ultimately whatever he ends up doing is his decision and should be respected. If he re-homes her, he will probably look for a home that could house her radically different, perhaps in a small room type of setup like a zoo could provide. Which still wouldn't address that perhaps there is some kind of hidden health issue that keeps her from eating and is making her rub and be miserable.

Perhaps re-home her with an understanding that the new owner will not pass her on. One that will try to fix the issue but know when to quit if things don't work?

Either way, Its up to JMCrook, and I'm sorry he has to make that decision, but it is his to make.