im really glad that this man and you have came to an agreement and he's been so helpful and accommodating. im very sad to hear your snake is suffering but he knows you're helping him, and will appreciate it and be your friend for years to come. you're doing an awesome thing by saving this snakes life, and you're doing what some people just couldn't do (obviously, by all the poor dead snakes you mentioned!!! sad!) hopefully you don't run into any more problems and things start looking up from here! congrats on your new het!
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