Brought home a severely underweight BP baby. Please help me get her back on track

[Spoons]

Bonus post shed pic from just the other day

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[Bogertophis]

...I stand by my choices and now have a gorgeous little snake. What one person looks at as a 'normal' boring snake is still worth the same care as a more expensive coloration. "It's just a snake, get a new one" is something I've heard more than once, which makes me a little sad that people have that outlook on something that relies on 100% of its care to come from the person who CHOSE to buy it...

As if "just a normal colored snake" is somehow less deserving of good care...because the price tag was lower & it's less "exotic"? No way!
"Normal" is what nature created, it's what survives best...

[sur3fir3]

Bonus post shed pic from just the other day

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I've got to say I really respect what you have done here. It speaks volumes about you.

[Spoons]

Thank you I take pride in the care I take of my animals, and I'm a total bleeding heart when it comes to those in need. Seeing them flourish with proper care and vet assistance and love - regardless of animal - makes every penny worth it. I feel very lucky to have a fiance who's a total enabler in that regard.

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[Bogertophis]

Thank YOU for sharing this journey here...you're a wonderful influence & a "tough act to follow" ...you make this forum a much better place, showing what can
happen when snakes don't get proper care, and that there is still hope for their recovery in the right hands.

[Spoons]

Periodic update time she shed once more. She did get a small (pinky nail sized) red spot behind her head this time, even in her shedding tank of soft damp rags. The skin by her head and tail end is still somewhat soft - it's small and doesn't seem to be toughening up like a scab though so I'm not worried about it.

The little 'cyst' spot I wrote about before is also going down, and looks like it may be gone in a few sheds with no surgical intervention.

My adult male Argus has long since outgrown his tank - it's a large Exp Terra that he's put up with far longer than he should have to - so his new big PVC enclosure is in the works, and Hera will move into his tank. I think she will LOVE it - tons of fake plants and hides and clutter for her to feel secure, a branch for her to climb since she loves her current one so much, and space to roam. Ill stuff the hides so they're smaller inside and she can bourrow them out as she sees fit and as she grows. Her current tank will turn into a shedding tank she will live in for the week she's in shed, as long as she may need it

[OkamiFlautist]

Periodic update time she shed once more. She did get a small (pinky nail sized) red spot behind her head this time, even in her shedding tank of soft damp rags. The skin by her head and tail end is still somewhat soft - it's small and doesn't seem to be toughening up like a scab though so I'm not worried about it.

The little 'cyst' spot I wrote about before is also going down, and looks like it may be gone in a few sheds with no surgical intervention.

My adult male Argus has long since outgrown his tank - it's a large Exp Terra that he's put up with far longer than he should have to - so his new big PVC enclosure is in the works, and Hera will move into his tank. I think she will LOVE it - tons of fake plants and hides and clutter for her to feel secure, a branch for her to climb since she loves her current one so much, and space to roam. Ill stuff the hides so they're smaller inside and she can bourrow them out as she sees fit and as she grows. Her current tank will turn into a shedding tank she will live in for the week she's in shed, as long as she may need it

She's looking so much better, Spoons!

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[Bogertophis]

Wow, she's looking really good...she's come a long way, thanks to you.

[Southpaw91]

This is one of my favorite threads on here. Thank you for sharing Hera's amazing journey. I hope you continue to share as she grows into the beautiful, proud python she's destined to be! I really appreciate the love and dedication you have shown this amazing animal. You both should be so proud!!! <3

[BPfanLynn]

This is one of my favorite threads on here. Thank you for sharing Hera's amazing journey. I hope you continue to share as she grows into the beautiful, proud python she's destined to be! I really appreciate the love and dedication you have shown this amazing animal. You both should be so proud!!! <3

This is my first post but I've been lurking and learning a great deal of info on the care and husbandry of ball pythons. I've been following your thread and have been cheering you on throughout your journey, rejoicing in every milestone! You are truly amazing and inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us!