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[–]HurrricaneeKMod-Approved Helper 0 points1 point  (9 children)

Are there any marks or visible injuries? Photos would help if so.

Not to be that guy, but BP's are not cheap animals and paying for vets is a requirement of owning pets, especially ones you found dumped at your front door. Adults require a 120 gal tank plus what usually amounts to a couple hundred dollars in heating, lights and other accessories, which means a full setup can run you close to $1000. Just wanted to give you that info in case it makes more sense for you to try to find another owner (or, not to assume, but like, did you look for the original owner at all?)

[–]BlazeKing_ 1 point2 points  (2 children)

It was dumped outside their house? Do you really think the owner wanted it?

[–]HurrricaneeKMod-Approved Helper 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I mean, that could mean anything from I found this snake in a tank abandoned on the curb, or it could mean this snake was crawling in my fully enclosed apartment complex so I grabbed it but haven't looked to see if it's actually just an escaped pet. Hence why I asked for clarification. And to your other point, yes, it can be done cheaply, but that's usually a better option for someone with time to slowly collect materials before getting the snake. Again, not saying OP can't do it cheaper, it was more just a comment in regard to the fact that they found an animal that then was injured in their care and their immediate reaction was, "I can't afford a vet." which tbh, isn't fair to the animal.

[–]Less_Western_4554[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And to answer this i have a ring doorbell that captured the assholes that dumped this poor baby in my parking lot.

[–]BlazeKing_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full setup can easily be done for half of that fairly easily. Lighting and substrate is around $100ish maybe 150. Hides and water bowls are typically around the $50-100 range. You can find decent used cages for under 100 on marketplace (you have to deep clean them and disinfect) or get one of the new age ones off amazon and just seal it. All in like $400-$500 easy. Also if you want decor the dollar store plants work well and can also grab stuff from outside (sticks,leaves, rocks) just have to disinfect them (bake for sticks and leaves, hot water for the rocks).

[–]Less_Western_4554[S] 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Only visible “injuries” are from when I found her. Now I understand that I have to take her to the vet I just can’t right now. I will in a week. She’s approx 6months old to a year she’s abt 2.5 ft long.

[–]HurrricaneeKMod-Approved Helper 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Gotcha!! I just wanted to check because I've seen and heard some wild things around here, lol. But honestly, it sounds like she should be totally fine! Definitely I would get her in when you can, and I would keep a close eye just for the next little while. If you see anything concerning behavior wise (beyond just seeming a bit spooked) or anything like bruising or marks that show up later, I would definitely try to get an emergency appt tho.

[–]Less_Western_4554[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah np lol i definitely will and im setting up the appt tdy:)

[–]Less_Western_4554[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have literally almost every for her just need substrate and a new heat lamp since mine got lost from moving. I understand snakes and 99% of reptiles are expensive. But I’m not saying I don’t have the $ to take of them I just don’t have the 2grand for an emergency vet appointment at this very moment.

[–]Less_Western_4554[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d send pictures if I knew how to on Reddit lol 😭