I have to thank you for this post.

Today I picked up a BP from an ad on Craigslist. Free to a good home. The ad read:

2 FREE female adult ball pythons. Tank included. Call XXX-XXXX

Surprisingly, the drive was less than three minutes from my home. Once we get there the guy said someone picked up the ONE of the snakes. Ok, no problem I thought. We go into his basement and the smell almost knocked me over. No heat or light on the tank. The tank reeked and it was obvious that the other snake had passed away and he tossed it. The snake looks like it had not eaten in months...almost a "flat" appearance..Thick eye caps, the most horrible shed I have ever seen. I left everything except the snake. I was in tears when I drove away.

By the time I got home, I was furious But glad he ended up with me.

She'll see the vet asap and did take a small mouse. Although skinny, with the help of this post, has shed completely and looks better.

so thanks for posting this...it's helped alot!