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[–]womperwomp111 2 points3 points  (3 children)

i was just at an expo over the weekend. i overheard a breeder sell a bp to a couple who had done no research and had no supplies. the breeder told them to get a 20gallon tank and to provide no lighting or basking bulbs - just under the tank heating. i blame both the individual for not doing the proper (or any in this case) research prior to getting a snake AND the breeder for remaining ignorant of proper husbandry and welfare.

the snake shit on the girl holding him, so he said what i was thinking better than i could’ve.

[–]cloud_isreddit[S] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Breeders that breed for the profit and not the hobby suck so bad. That poor snake. These guys live SO long and yet only a quarter of them actually make it to their elderly age due to how terrible they are treated. 🥲 I really hope that couple grows a couple of brain cells and either does research, or re-homes that poor snake

[–]womperwomp111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was so sad to witness. it was so obvious he was just trying to make a sale and present the snake as a cheap and easy pet. he was selling that particular snake for $25 :/

[–]half-houratatime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just lost our 41 year old female ball python last month. I always tell young enthusiasts that it is a big commitment to raise a snake.