That feeling when you're tempted to rescue...

[Bogertophis]

There aren't any within a close enough proximity I'm afraid, be it the SPCA or general reptile rescues. Everything of that nature is at least a couple hours' drive if not more. All the shelters around here are dog/cat places only, maybe other small mammals at best.

Even though you already talked yourself logically OUT of doing a rescue at this time in your life, I'll just add (for you or anyone that's reading) that you can also give your name & contact information TO those dog/cat shelters just to have on hand, because sometimes they hear from people wanting to surrender a reptile & this way, they can give out your #. Not saying that's a good idea in your case right now, but they may appreciate having you as a contact in case. You may have to remind them now & then though, because such shelters often depend on part-time volunteers rather than full-time workers, & they don't always get "the word". Anyway, it costs nothing to make the connection to them.