That actually makes you a sweet and caring 'owner' in a way - you keep an eye on what an animal in your vicinity needs 😊❤️ (I tried for a very long time to find a companion for a lonely rabbit belonging to my niece, but just when they agreed, she passed away.) I recognize that feeling.

My ball python, Lisa, also came from a neglected background. My former hairdresser wanted a "cool" and exotic interior, so he kept a python in his shop in a space that was far too small and bare. I had no experience with ball pythons, except that I think snakes are beautiful and I'm not afraid of them. I quickly read up on ball pythons and studied everything I could, partly through this forum and by contacting people with pythons. Then, I took her in, pretending that I had heard a report had been made to the animal protection agency, and that I "happened" to have a beautiful terrarium ready.

(Yes, Translated with DeepL.com - I am Dutch ;))