Getting into this hobby, I purchased my firsy ball python because I felt sorry for it. He was wild caught. He didn't eat and it was VERY obvious that he was unhappy. He was very weak and I was forced to assist feed. Luckily, he made it through and is now my most docile snake. But just knowing that he was taken from his natural home and forced into captivity (which caused stress enough for him to possibly expire), really broke my heart. I have NO respect for people who take snakes from the wild for profit. I have ZERO compassion for someone who thinks it's okay because that is where they originated.
There are enough IN captivity and there is no need for someone who lacks the understanding and respect these animals deserve.
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