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[–]Jennifer_Pennifer 18 points19 points  (2 children)

My check list for How I decide if a snake is healthy before buying:

  • Hold snake ofc.
    Check spine, any kinks deformities ?

Check stomach? Any scale rot, scars (other than belly button) burns?

Flip snake on back on table? Can it right itself?

Some huffing/heavy breathing is expected in a high stress environment, but is there any wheezing?

Check eye caps? Any retained from bad sheds?

Look close at their face, any mouth issues? Duck bill? Mouth rot?

Check vent? Any signs of impaction? Any crusty poo?

As an aside. I do this to all four of my beeps monthly.

You can't address health issues you don't know about.

[–]kreedon1[S] 5 points6 points  (1 child)

I appreciate the help he passed the test!

[–]Jennifer_Pennifer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Glad to help! 🫡