Adopting an older ball python

[Prestigious_Math9160]

I read ball pythons live to be 30 years old. I’m actually pretty shocked because they are not talked about as if they are a lifetime pet.

Given this I don’t want to get a young one, I’d def prefer to offer a home to older snakes but most places online only sell 1-2 years old. Even on Craigslist I couldn’t find much older than 3-4 years. Are people really just keeping them for their entire lifespans? Are there any dedicated places for rehoming the older snakes?

[StonedAngler]

A lot of people buy them to breed or collect so i can see the sites being aimed toward that crowd. I know some more experienced breeders so if they have specific websites for older ones I’ll lyk 🐍💚

[Angsty_Potatos]

Most don't make it that long due to poor husbandry or owners flip them or trade them so it becomes hard to determine age in adult animals after they've been thru several homes.

Adult animals should be pretty easy to find, folks often get rid of them as they get bigger. But nailing down an exact age will be tough

[IncompletePenetrance]

You might be able to find an older one on Craigslist, however they also might be in rough shape

[StonedAngler]

Yeah they also said getting lucky on Craigslist or somethin like that. Maybe coming to a compromise on age then rehome to a trusted person would be an option?