REMOVING 110 TICKS OFF OF A WILD BALL PYTHON!

We found a ball python that somebody abandoned in a local park! He is COVERED in ticks! We are going to do our best to save him and nurse him back to health.
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[@indominuswrex9465]

He didn't even know you all and he was still relieved to go with people, never struck out or hissed once from what you showed us even as stressed and hurt as he was. Such a sweet boy... fuck that owner, bless you guys for doing this.

[@strappedkmackinmoney]

That's the nature of ball pythons the safest snake of all constrictors

[@Korvidcore]

@@strappedkmackinmoney yeah, from the python world, def the most docile, handleable, and just best pet over all (maybe tied with corn snakes on that)

[@richadams881]

It was cold

[@katrinaonate5292]

Yessir

[@DevynPlaysGames]

that's how ball pythons are.

[@jessicamoonsee1584]

You can tell he was a pet how easily he came to you, my heart breaks for the poor baby

[@eliexotic212]

So upsetting :((((

[@brookelogan1161]

That’s Florida for you. People there just love to dump their exotics there. It’s really sad and unfortunate

[@Soup_yRat]

Ikr, he literally didn’t move from the stiffness, not even budging, literally begging for help

[@libertas12]

Obvious. A wild animal would act totally different.

[@smolmishka609]

Unfortunately I met someone who's attitude was "I'd rather them live outside instead going to someone else" The poor noodle

[@F15H1N9_Fanatic]

i have a ball python myself named Wilbur and its heart breaking seeing another ball python like this im so happy you guys were there to help him and im sure hes way happier now too

[@Brainwave20241]

Amazing name

[@raulcasas4548]

Aren’t those an invasive species

[@F15H1N9_Fanatic]

@Magical Chemical Daddy wdym

[@advancedlamb]

@@raulcasas4548 they are on the way to being an invasive species, but as far as i can tell, they basically just aren't strong enough to really harm the ecosystem, and they're lucky if they even stay alive as is.

[@advancedlamb]

@@F15H1N9_Fanatic imo the main criticism against snake owners are that the snake itself seems like it's basically just a psychopath and that they often feed their pets live animals, which seems like glorified torture to me.

[@angelicajacobs584]

I'm not a fan of snakes but seeing this poor thing with so many ticks hurts. Thanks for caring for it.

[@tragiciankilljoy]

An absolute baby. I’m surprised she still trusts humans like how she’s trusted you guys

[@lolamitchell2072]

it’s so upsetting

[@ddy7323]

Let's be honest thé snake can't actually understand that he's been abandoned.

[@lolamitchell2072]

@@ddy7323 yeah but he’s clearly gonna be traumatised that’s awful for an animal to go through

[@tragiciankilljoy]

@@ddy7323 but he can still show aggression to humans after what he’s been thru. And just over all agitation

[@ddy7323]

@@tragiciankilljoy i'm just saying stop humanizing thé snake, she surely was stressed by the new environment she found herself in but 1)she's a ball python not the most agressive specie 2)she's probably used to humans not being a threat. Since she doesn't realize that she's been abandoned she has no reason to stop trusting human.

[@misuzu437]

I didn't even know snakes could get ticks until this video

[@ryanj5061]

Turtles and tortoises can get ticks too. They're super hard to remove off of turtles because of the whole ducking into the shell thing. Isn't that crazy?

[@misuzu437]

@@ryanj5061 those poor tutrles and tortoises 🐢😢

[@robbieproductions9504]

Same here actually shocked 😅

[@loganthesaint]

If it’s got blood it can get a tick basically. There are ocean equivalent ones.

[@misuzu437]

What are ticks even good for? I petition for the eradication of the tick species! >.> They cause so much suffering and disease 😥

[@joshua6200]

Never knew snakes/reptiles had issues with ticks. Very interesting.

[@lorenasanches8082]

There's so many different species of ticks that basically any animal can have it, I've already found ticks even in frogs

[@kimleith1378]

Big time. Mites too.

[@greddmyles3677]

Sure, turtles have them all the time

[@jellycat3600]

Did you know Snakes and lizards are actually a very big help for us because when takes attached to them a disease that is called the Lyme disease gets killed because of the stuff that is in snakes and other reptiles blood and it takes the lime disease off those ticks so if anybody else gets them no one else can get Lyme disease so ticks in California don’t have Lyme disease because of reptiles 😃

[@scottb7444]

They don't

[@expressivepets1]

Poor thing. He's so docile. What nice guy that you have there... He's calm and you guys work so well together...i love watching you guys.

[@KanishQQuotes]

They are docile by nature and these many ticks probably made the poor guy weak

[@user-rn2dv9sn2g]

Burmese pythons are not native to Florida and are considered an invasive species due to their impacts to native wildlife

[@moniqueestoque119]

Honestly, I'm more scared of the ticks than the python

[@speakniamh]

same

[@poppinfresh5261]

python*

[@taigaaisaka1150]

Same

[@stevenren4389]

I wouldn’t have even touched it without gloves 🧤even then I would have washed my hands after might just be me though but

[@Adamlol642]

Same

[@jademoth1626]

Man, never knew ticks preyed on reptiles too. Just goes to show you learn something new everyday

[@okamijubei]

Yeah as I thought they only go for warm blooded.

[@TXMB-C-OPS]

Me tooo

[@suankhup8667]

Same

[@stevetorres4171]

Especially on tortious and turtles

[@lorenasanches8082]

Ticks are probably the most invasive parasite ever existed, I've already founded even in frogs and lizards, the more we study, more we discover more species it can preys on (I'm a vet student).

[@wuzzyblue3861]

Like Scooby showed us, people usually are the monsters!!! This poor baby. Clearly a pet, so sweet and docile. Just thrown out. Makes me so mad. I’m happy you picked him up and brought him relief and safety.

[@heatherarnold92]

Seriously she read my mind when she said “get the tick off his head I can’t look at it any longer 🤮” you two are awesome!

[@belle102009]

Poor guy. I do not understand how someone could do such a thing. I have a BP and could NEVER just dump my snake. Hope he makes a full recovery. He looks lethargic.

[@amandameador8897]

@@casiehowland17 she is saying she doesn't understand how someone could do that, not that they didn't...

[@casiehowland17]

@@amandameador8897 that was meant for another person

[@lampylightbulb]

Aww, same tho Poor baby ;~;

[@suzettelove4mj16ackerman5]

Ticks will do that i hope they also had him tested for Lyme disease which comes from ticks.... Poor thing.... I would have been trying to hunt down the owner or atleast ask questions around to the locals in the area to see if they saw anyone drop the snake off n if they caught a license plate that would have been even better n then contact the authorities gibe them the plate of the vehicle n they would be able to track down the propper people to get charged with animal cruelty and a few other charges to stack...

[@douglaubshire4102]

Yeah real poor until he grows and attacks a kid or kills the wildlife that actually belongs there.

[@zingydingy1477]

It’s so sad that someone just abandoned her in a unknown environment. It’s even worse because the snake is so docile and gentle, so she was a good boy and they still dumped her.

[@mrstea1813]

@Azzir It’s just a snake... They aren’t demons

[@joez5474]

@Azzir Geez... do your research before making a statement like that. It’s ok if you don’t like snakes... but don’t spread rumors like that

[@joez5474]

Ball pythons are in general very gentle

[@Cassicopium]

@Azzir humans can’t be good!! Given the chance we would exploit all natural resources and kill everything in our path without hesitation!!! They’re all demons that should be killed!!! 👺😳😡🤬🥺😩

[@nabeehashahid6011]

@Azzir go away, researchless keyboard warrior

[@sharonsonnier9018]

The love and care you have for this creature is so beautiful. He was suffering and you knew how to help him. This is so heart warming to watch.

[@hazel_pipe3442]

This is so cool. A couple talking about the ticks of a ball python like they are discussing their kids grades

[@ashleydelfeld9168]

I’m absolutely terrified of snakes. But seeing this sweet girl broke my heart. People are seriously so cruel. Thank you guys for helping this poor girl. Hope she find a forever healthy happy home.

[@melissaduncan6115]

Same 😭 I seen this come up and I was like I’m not watching that, why is it on my KZbin! Then I was like awww no, I have to watch 😩

[@ashleydelfeld9168]

@@melissaduncan6115 I felt so bad for the snake. No animal should be treated this way.

[@kadrewilliams1513]

I spent so much time wondering if you were talking about the woman or the snake

[@ashleydelfeld9168]

@@kadrewilliams1513 the snake lol

[@melissaduncan6115]

@@ashleydelfeld9168 exactly 😭 It’s like when people want a dog or cat for free and then get rid of it when it’s not wat they want 😢

[@_chade]

I don’t normally like snakes, but poor thing. He was so well-mannered, I’d actually take him.

[@murkbtch3933]

Ball pythons are probably one of the most docile type of snakes. I’ve had mine for 10 years now. He’s very chill and has never shown any type of aggression😎

[@hexxikens]

Same not a snake person but seeing this animal or animal suffering is disheartening to watch

[@piercehawke8021]

Balls tend to appeal to many folks who typically don't like snakes.

[@gavinlangston6061]

i actually breed ball pythons

[@jennie_7182]

I know he doesnt even like rap around her arm hes just a gentleman👌🌝

[@violetamethyst1186]

Awww, what a poor, sweet baby!! 💜 Thanks for helping him out - it must have taken so much time, patience and kindness 🙏💜

[@Ami-gd9zc]

You're so kind helping this poor soul....😊

[@brookeallysia6842]

Reptiles being neglected and abandoned seem to get overlooked. Because they’re not as emotive as mammals people assume they feel nothing and it’s not as big of a deal. Breaks my heart.

[@bluesapphire4262]

And because they're not traditionally kept as pets (Same with zoo animals and wildlife rescues), many peoples still thought that they'll be happier in the wild, their 'natural habitat'. No matter if they're truly caught from wild or breed in captivity with the same survival ability as a city folk being dumped in Amazon rainforest.

[@cattameme]

WELL. DUH...

[@Kira-kg4kl]

@Pilot JollyRoger this is extremely accurate, so many people I've taken animals in from have almost resorted to releasing them to the wild because they thought be happier, bearing in mind I'm in the UK so how anyone would think a cold blooded tropical animal would even stand the slightest chance of survival is beyond me

[@Kira-kg4kl]

@@KK-hy6sx I don't think she was saying they don't feel, she was saying that they don't show emotions like dogs and cats so people assume they don't feel

[@srsucioguapodelsur8845]

The only thing they feel is the unloving, cold desire to feed and reproduce at whatever cost.

[@jpg1392]

I’m scared of snakes, but seeing that poor baby infested with ticks just made my heart break. Hope he heals and is healthy soon💖

[@biscuit2664]

Same

[@potatoeyboi]

Ticks are the real monsters

[@Janeintheok]

Ball pythons can be real sweethearts

[@CRAYONL516]

Same 💕

[@OnPointFirearms]

Jane Buchanan dude how can snakes be sweethearts?

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

you need the plastic fork "tick twister" place it over the tick and twist in circles, they pop right out dead or alive, instead of tearing them apart maybe leaving some inside .... great work though, much respect

[@noyb12345]

Thanks for the heads up

[@adrianeb5381]

Also, the tick twisters are super cheap and easily available (at the chemist for example)

[@war5561]

Tweezers work just fine as long as you get the head out. They live in FL I’m sure they’ve tweezed plenty of ticks in their time. My heart is breaking for this baby. I’m from western WA. We didn’t used to have ticks but I found a big fully fed tick on my dog when she hadn’t left my yard in 5 days. The max they feed is 72 hours. So they are moving into areas they weren’t common in before. Super gross. 😞

[@jimsourdif2374]

If you are going to use tweezers then you need to pull gently until they release themselves, or slide out so as not to leave any pieces inside the animal that can form a nasty cyst or worse create a wound that wont heal.

[@jazzbo9903]

Wow, Gabby and Cris, you both are angels to take care of animals.

[@MissAlyssaJordan]

People who dump their pets are garbage humans. 🥺

[@Adamlol642]

Yeah

[@johnmonke8066]

They deserve to be shoved in a snake hole

[@MissAlyssaJordan]

🥺

[@mandiebonez]

I totally agree, I live on a farm and deal with pets being dumped on my farm especially cats, it's ridiculous!! Seriously makes me hate people even more!

[@onarix]

@@mandiebonez get a .22

[@pettybettyjay]

Me: why did youtube recommended this to me Also me: watches the entire video

[@TheGardeningBakerr]

Literally me right now 🤣🤣

[@satyasampath8439]

Same

[@tropicaldisaster8135]

Saaame

[@ying.golden]

Sameeeee

[@KendraMorgan]

Yep.

[@mauzawa]

poor guy, he was so weak and had completely given up. I'm so glad you guys rescued him.

[@indybruggeman1293]

I never knew a video could give me this amount of anxiety as well as satisfaction at the same time. Anxiety because I'm shitscared of snakes, but satisfaction because I'm content with the way you've taken care of it and allowed it to have a good life.

[@kcxw7968]

You can tell the ticks hurt him more than anything, he’s definitely uncomfortable getting them off but snakes are SO smart- he knows your helping him

[@4xnl249]

Just wanted to comment that's all

[@naeek1876]

why do you act like you know what you’re talking about?

[@bonfireofdreams1684]

@@naeek1876 why do you act mad

[@jackreeves9978]

@@bonfireofdreams1684 He can “act mad” if he wants??? What’s stopping him???

[@julietfischer5056]

Sadly, it might be that she's weak from blood loss, illness, and lack of food, which is why she isn't more active.

[@makedadavies9900]

Another giveaway he was a pet, he's so docile. Such a good boy while they took the ticks off

[@patriciaandjudgey1442]

Ball python's are docile anyways, I have had many of them. People are such assholes that's why I love animals bless their hearts....whoever did this will get theirs 😡😡😡

[@JeyFlash]

That’s crazy I’d seen a few up close and they are quite docile. However not event a hiccup with the possible discomfort or skittishness whilst being held awkwardly, definitely an owner who lacked the responsibility traits to ever have had this snake 😞 😞

[@adriankenyon6933]

You could be right friend👍🏾

[@ChickenWing575]

Balls are super docile and this one was mostly blind from a bad shed and likely weak from all the ticks

[@helenanimocks]

Ball pythons are naturally docile. In Africa where they’re from some tribes would have funerals for dead ball pythons because they are such docile and sweet creatures.

[@AsTheBroken101]

How is the snake doing now? I'd love to see an update on him.

[@zacpanther6364]

It's difficult watching this video when you're a Ball Python owner. Poor poor snake. Well done you two! 👏👍

[@reneeeli8645]

I will never understand why people take pets, especially exotic pets then abandon them. What is their purpose in life? Animals are living things too. They need homes and care. They experience love. Look at how gentle it was with her. Smh.

[@Cautionthewolf]

Honestly it's well mannered because it's been cold which slows them down and it's shedding.

[@lilhooper4525]

U do know pets can live on there own and if they die or something that’s just nature

[@Larakhenman]

You can give them to another family and maybe earns some cash (ik it's not about the money but still-)

[@gopnikcomrade6146]

@@lilhooper4525 You are very misinformed. A domesticated animal born and raised to be a pet dying in the wild is not "nature" It's an irresponsible owner. And no, a pet cant just handle itself. Its likely to die if released. If you cant take care of an animal, dont get one.

[@reneeeli8645]

@@lilhooper4525 you 150% did not understand the context of my comment did you? This is not a wild animal. It is domesticated and bought as a pet. Therefore it depends on it's owner for care and protection. You should try to be more careful with reading.

[@l_b8029]

He’s for sure someone’s pet, he is too friendly to be wild I think.

[@chuuberry5778]

@@michaelpalmatier3256 unlikely that it escaped.... definitely was released and left alone by horrible owners

[@michaelpalmatier3256]

@@chuuberry5778 That is another possibility and actually a horrible reality of owning snakes in south Florida where I'm from

[@tepoztlitlacatl634]

Most snakes are calm snakes

[@elk1963]

@@tepoztlitlacatl634 Laat month I had a cotton mouth charge me because he decided to make a home around my garage. So glad I killed that mofo before it got my dog or my leg.

[@itsbea3859]

@@michaelpalmatier3256 i think you've misspoken- theyre not "natural in nature" in America but they are in South Africa

[@kimleith1378]

Kudos to both of you for saving this guy. Hope he gets a 100% recovery.

[@markhamilton2329]

Hi guys, I live in sunny Scotland ,I have a 'Royal Python' called George he's 13 now , had him since he was a big worm. I'd just like to say a big thank you guys for rescuing that abandoned 'Ball' poor thing.

[@cheyenne1082]

love how this wasn’t one of those obnoxious, over the top youtube videos.

[@perrykim5732]

Thank you for pointing that out

[@sameverglade5854]

They were calm and straight to the point.

[@lrm266]

I didn’t even know snakes could get ticks. You learn something new everyday, I’m happy.

[@barbfrank917]

I thought the same. I wonder when they shed their skin would the ticks come off with the shed?

[@DoriGalaxy9892]

Right?! Like I just kind of made the assumption like.. I don't think they get ticks but I never like looked it up before. It was one of those thoughts where I didn't think I needed too. But still I feel bad for the poor thing. Ticks are the absolute worst. 😥

[@hatokuranami5496]

Nobody's questioning whether you like the fact it's got ticks or that you learned something new

[@hatokuranami5496]

@@barbfrank917 yes it does, but it's still painful to the snake

[@insertname3977]

@@DoriGalaxy9892 Pretty much every animal can get ticks, from reptiles, to birds, to amphibians, to mammals.

[@WhyNot-sb9kk]

Too many people probably should not have pets, but then there are people like you who show the compassionate side of humans.

[@ericpugh234]

Thank you for all you do for the animals. Love you guys. Keep up the good work

[@twodogstudiomt]

Bless you guys. I’m not a snake enthusiast, I’m a dog person... but throwing your reptiles out like this is unconscionable. I felt so badly for this guy. Just horrific. Thank you so much for taking the time to save him. 😥 he deserves better. 😥😥

[@megoomarcoo5952]

The sad thing is she was probably raised by humans but even when she was dumped by them she still accepted the help of these guys because she has probably only ever really known human interactions, was so hurt and scared. :( especially cause she’s in unknown territory as well, I’m glad you were the ones to find her!!

[@MrWarren1991]

@@h00drich78 not defensive head shy is what it is called and most ball pythons are head shy.

[@brianboom3105]

That’s a huge problem with alit of animals that people think they will just ‘adapt’ or ‘instinct will kick in’. No they get dependent on their humans and 99% of dumped or abandoned animals die.

[@kaskipa]

it's a reptile lol

[@ThugHunter444]

@@kaskipa Yeah, a reptile that is smarter than you. Weird, isn't it?

[@serpent6827]

@@kaskipa Wow, who would have thought that that is the type of animal the snake is. Amazing! 🤔

[@robinmccoy9710]

Not a snake person, but I'm glad y'all have it and can help it. I'm not into any creature suffering and this guy was obviously suffering and sick... Poor critter...

[@emmamccabe7445]

Aww wow what a gorgeous cat xx

[@msm1096]

I have a ball python pet. He is so gentle and so cute. I cannot understand why people are so harsh to their pets. It's beyond me. I hope the snake survived and is loved again

[@Grimino]

Owning a ball python makes this video more sad

[@savi_kay]

@@Grimino It really does. I've got a ball python I've had for just over a year now, and this video makes my heart hurt

[@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985]

Ball pythons are the puppies of the herp world

[@julietfischer5056]

There are follow-up videos. She survived.

[@bellem4518]

I have many rescues that I’ve fostered but I have never dealt with a snake but I want to once I’m educated about snakes bc I like to learn ab an animal before I take on the responsibility of new animals but does he feel the removal of the ticks and do they feel it when they have things under their scales like that?

[@ReyYan]

What a trooper not getting upset when you were pulling all those ticks off. Hope he gets better

[@noviibutnotactive8385]

What a trooper! She took the whole situation very well. I bet these strangers, removing something off her scales, probably was scary, but she took all in stride.

[@Trassaert]

Merci beaucoup pour avoir retiré, toutes ces tiques du python. Le nombre est impressionnant. Félicitations et encore un gros MERCI 😍

[@raybrozzo7850]

A ball python is by far one of the easiest animals to re-home with very minimal effort so there is actually ZERO EXCUSE for this...

[@stitches318]

It might depend on the area. maybe in Florida they are quite plentiful as pets

[@caspiablue6605]

@@stitches318 true, but it is common to ship snakes like this. Even if there wasn't anyone in Florida, they could have shipped them to another state.

[@jennandthegiantpeach]

If you haven’t found a home for him I’m in Orlando and have two ball pythons currently and would give him the home he deserves 😭

[@toxicnoise4379]

Hey I have a ball python for sale if you're interested? I'm trying to find a good home for him before I move. He comes with everything he needs so just lmk

[@boiledtoast112]

@@toxicnoise4379 do you ship?

[@laurabaker7758]

@@toxicnoise4379 does yours still need a good home?

[@CGC_14]

@@toxicnoise4379 how much is the ball python your selling? 🐍🐍🐍

[@misik52]

This needs to make it to the top

[@mommyalyssa98]

awe poor baby. he looks so helpless and sad. his little face is so cute. I would bring him home if I could!

[@Noneya2023]

Not a snake enthusiast, but bless you guys for rescuing him! Poor thing had a home & got dumped. He was obviously suffering & scared. Snakes have feelings too! ❤️

[@cfjermedal]

I’m definitely NOT a snake lover, but it kills me seeing any animal suffering with ticks.

[@jevinday]

it's fucking BRUTAL what these ticks do. i saw a video where ticks killed a GIRAFFE. I live in Arizona and I had no idea that ticks were such a bad problem until i started seeing videos like this. They also have barbed mouths so it rips the skin when they're removed from their host. Such disgusting creatures. UGH. and they spread lyme disease, which i also didn't know about until a couple years ago, it sounds like literal hell on earth.

[@heccers1998]

@@jevinday i swear idc what bad effects come from it, but ticks need to just cease to be. They do nothing but be disgusting and painful vile creatures. Like christ, so many creatures would be better off if they never existed to died permanently off. 🤢 >:0

[@hydrosphagus9672]

@@jevinday Even in this video, it makes me cringe whenever I hear that "click" sound whenever the guy removed a tick. Just how do they bite and latch onto their victims, really?

[@meeshu6156]

@@heccers1998 why would you want that? Every animal is built to adapt and to compete with other animals. The snakes are no better then the ticks. If the snake dies from the tick then it was not meant to live, end of story.

[@meeshu6156]

@@jevinday Lyme disease isn't the only disease they spread, take rocky mountain fever as an example.

[@supernatt924]

He was such a good boi for the removal 🥺

[@Piflle]

Imagine what he was thinking during all that

[@jlaster253]

@@Piflle “imma snake, I’m a slithery lil snake”

[@snakewithapen5489]

I actually audibly went "awh :(" when he flinched away as they held his face. The poor baby was probably so scared

[@eshazia1815]

Im ur 1k like!

[@davidh4131]

Thank you so much for helping that beautiful snake. You both are amazing people!

[@OneTrueNobody]

I physically winced when I saw all those ticks, and I think I subconsciously thought "discarded pet" before I consciously realized it, because I had to pause the video and ask myself why I wasn't surprised when you said it was likely a released pet. Jeezus. Good on you guys for turning this into not just a rescue, but an opportunity to protect other animals by dropping some education-bombs on the problem.👍

[@ok-today8021]

I’m a fish nerd & have worked within the pet trade for many years... when I hear of people just flushing fish they don’t want anymore (alive) down the toilet absolutely breaks my heart because they’re so ignorant in their thinking of “it’s a stupid animal, out of sight out of mind” The world needs people like you two (Just saw Chandlers video and shot straight over) Good job and bless your hearts for caring like you do

[@susanmartin3762]

Good comment. I've had such a change of heart and mind about snakes and reptiles. I began watching Clint's reptiles a year-and-a-half ago and from there I've gone to every reptile Channel I think is out there. That's probably not true because there's Millions. My point is I am now in love with monitor lizards. I've always liked snakes but now I understand more about them. I even watch tarantulas being fed and I'm scared to death of spiders. I've just had such a new awareness and an opening of my mind and heart to these animals. . I would never kill one but I also would never buy one. And I wish I could afford a monitor. An Acky (?)Monitor and a black-and-white Tegu and I'd be happy.

[@ATF.California]

Bro it’s a fish lol do you also cry when they chop a tree down in the forest 🌳

[@FiFi-kn2id]

@@ATF.California you're one of the people🙄

[@MGbarrelracing]

@@susanmartin3762 same! I started off watching snake discovery though, and I still do!! I just found this channel but I have subscribed and watched more videos! I wasn’t scared of snakes before, but I didn’t enjoy them much, and about a year or two ago I found their channel (snake discovery) and absolutely fell in love with them! I don’t have a snake but I am hoping to get one soon!

[@MGbarrelracing]

I also LOVE argentine black and white tegus!

[@an0rangutan]

Imagine if some higher entity was like "Man, that human looks so cramped in that tiny house :( I bet it'd be a lot happier in the wild" and then proceed to pick us up and out us in the middle of fucking Tanzania.

[@rosa61217]

Tanzania is georgeous

[@an0rangutan]

@@rosa61217 Clearly, but would you survive in the middle of its wilderness?

[@rebeccatrishel]

Ball pythons aren't native to Florida

[@an0rangutan]

@@rebeccatrishel And likewise, American humans aren't native to the wilderness of Tanzania. It's almost like I already implied the equivalence.

[@rebeccatrishel]

@@an0rangutan You didn't say "American"!

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

I just watched the entire TikTok affair, backwards.... amazing. I can see why you kept him... Talk about rough shape and quite the journey. Never thought I would get interested in the 'life story' of a python.

[@whynot700]

You video appeared in my feed. First time watching. I’m not crazy about snakes. But thank you for rescuing him/her. People can be so ignorant. ❤️

[@memz5220]

He’s definitely been abandoned, This is awful.

[@sarahwebster409]

Some people just make me physically sick... I'm no where near fully educated on animals, but I do my research. I would NEVER bring home in animal that I don't fully intend on taking care of/protecting for a lifetime. This poor thing seems so lethargic. 😥😔

[@sarahwebster409]

Again, thank you to the Florida's Wildest team 👏👏👏👏

[@bingdinggold1877]

18 yr old rn and I've known for years that even though I want a dog to be by my side my financial and home situation would be horrible for a dog. And some days my mental health would prevent me from walking it. I truly do not understand how people can be like this and be ignorant. especially grown people

[@carlossosa1359]

@@bingdinggold1877 you get it pets are a bill and doesn't make you a good person or bad person

[@thedarkangel156]

If you cant take care of a pet anymore take the right steps to make sure they are given to someone who will take good care of them

[@garys.8333]

I had no idea that ticks would get on reptiles! I HATE ticks. Thanks for helping that little guy.

[@yinggrace452]

Poor thing, the way it gradually tried tugging it's head inside and under. Not even tried attacking once from being handled by complete strangers to it. He was so docile and sweet. That made it more sad. Absolutely didn't deserve that suffering, especially for being such a sweet baby.

[@sadieanderson1874]

I generally don't like snakes but he was so nice and calm he was a good boy why would anyone dump him :(((

[@noahnicholson1922]

hi

[@jannacoyote4246]

My guess is either A. they lost a job & couldn't afford to feed him anymore, and couldn't find anyone else nearby who would adopt him, or B. they were told they had to get rid of him, within a very tight timeframe, or face eviction and couldn't find a new owner within that timeframe, or C. they lost their home, or apartment, and couldn't find any safe, practical way to keep such a pet with them - and, again, couldn't find anyone to adopt him in time. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kpp7395]

Most ball pythons are likes this. All the same. U can’t go wrong with them. I have 2 they are both calm and have never bitten me and I’ve had them for 5 years. They are so easy to take care of and are so nice. Snakes especially these guys shouldn’t be feared if they can’t or won’t do damage to you.

[@sweetniblets5539]

stupid people

[@sameverglade5854]

@@jannacoyote4246 Or D, the person was a complete prick that didn't want the snake anymore.

[@suesaurischia7237]

I am not a snake person but it breaks my heart to see this guy in this state.

[@mistys9001]

Literally...Same..He looks so sad and defenseless..

[@jessicaperez838]

Same here!

[@wendydodson9603]

Thank You soooo much for being such good people!!!! Bless both You Beautiful Human Beings that care for the animals that other people just clearly didn't 😢

[@KoiKat_]

I've always loved snakes. I can't have one of my own for various reasons, but it's great to see abandoned pet snakes get the help they need.

[@kengaroo6528]

I'm not even a snake or animal person and this still breaks my heart

[@wickedwitch.]

Bc you have basic empathy

[@MSAMERICA-zo4qk]

Same. But all creatures need treated with love and compassion.

[@user-hn1gm6cp6b]

I hate snakes but I hate ticks even more. At least snakes won't attack unless disturbed.

[@alice-cn2ll]

Same

[@canttamemeh2180]

@@user-hn1gm6cp6b well if you think about it ticks are just hungry

[@girllwiththecats]

Poor baby!! So happy that you guys were able to rescue him and give him the love, tick removal, and warmth he needs!

[@jesusismytwinkie335]

Thank you both for having big hearts and taking care of this guy

[@mona_lisa_smiles]

YOU ARE AMAZING! THANK YOU FOR HELPING HIM!💕❤💕❤ I have had my ball python for 15 years and she is my baby I could never imagine her like this😫😫😫

[@brittneycrawford422]

I love how calm the snake is being. I get it’s cold at the start but such a calm baby.

[@rachelannapolaro8969]

It's Florida, it cant be THAT cold 😁

[@brittneycrawford422]

@@rachelannapolaro8969 I get that but after bringing it inside and soaking it in warm water it is still very docile.

[@milkeyshakey997]

@@rachelannapolaro8969 bro are you dense? Reptiles are cold blooded animals. Even if it was 60 degrees to us, they cant regulate themselves and get colder than we are and bordeline freeze to death. Tf.

[@milkeyshakey997]

@@rachelannapolaro8969 so yes it WAS that cold especially to a reptile.

[@Rainbowkittenism]

It's probably too sick to move much, unfortunately. :(

[@tacticalveterinarian]

Wow! That's more ticks than I've taken off of a 100lb German Shepherd LOL Glad you could help the snake out!

[@Janettealonzo_]

You guys are amazing!! I’ve always had a slight fear of snakes but I feel bad for this little guy. You guys are amazing for saving this little fella. Thank you for the great work that you’re doing.

[@fireice2037]

Poor guy/girl hope they are happy and living a good life now.

[@TheSweetBean]

I literally forgot snakes are chill under water, I lost my shit for a cool second

[@Dandylion567]

A lot of reptiles actually enjoy soaks, especially if they have a stuck shed.

[@TheSweetBean]

@@Dandylion567 yeah I known

[@regretevatorr]

Never knew i could just put my bp into water fully, he has stuck shed but i thought it was bad for em to be completely submerged :0

[@TheSweetBean]

@@regretevatorr I'm sure there are breeds out there that do not like to be fully submerged but most enjoy a nice dip I know of one snake who did not like water at all. The water dish had to be extremely shallow in order for him to drink.

[@pingupenguin9671]

I used to go in the bath together with my snake. Just used to soak together and he'd swim off around me and then come back to rest on me. Afterwards, we'd dry off in our towels and watch a movie. He'd flick his tongue whilst watching the TV. They are very inquisitive and, depending on the breed, like a bit of soaking.

[@woollysheep5766]

I'm not a snake lover, but watching you take care of this animal was pure satisfaction. Thank you! I hope the snake made a full recovery.

[@eyemnew2991]

I don't like snakes and I will kill them. I don't intrude on their territory, they have no business intruding in mine.

[@eyemnew2991]

@Annedolf Frankler Ppft 🙄

[@cckiller4378]

@@eyemnew2991 I mean, he has a point though

[@eyemnew2991]

@@cckiller4378 What point would that be

[@cckiller4378]

@@eyemnew2991 That we'd most likely have an extrem rodent problem if it weren't for snakes

[@Shellec]

I’m glad you found her! I’m glad she’s better and loving her life ❤

[@michaelbenefield5644]

The bubbly snake was one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen lol love yalls videos 😊😊

[@erikr6101]

Definitely interested in seeing his follow up after treatment. I have a 27 year old ball python at home.

[@skivixx]

27 years old that’s crazy

[@swirligig]

that's awesome!!! i hope my bp gets that old :) he's only 6 now but I'm so happy he'll be with me for so long ♥️

[@courtneygrier2015]

Mine is only a year old. I hope mine lives that long!

[@kevonaconnor9597]

Mine is only 9 years right now

[@kevonaconnor9597]

Her name is star

[@sockmonkeylover270]

This women just picking up that snake out of the hole with her beautiful nails like “oh it’s probs gonna bite me lol” is so fierce

[@caninecritic9170]

Ball pythons don't bite a lot. And you can tell if they'll bite by looking at their body language. This was a pet once, so it's acclimated to humans picking it up

[@sockmonkeylover270]

@@caninecritic9170 Oh cool! I love this video and your work!

[@chocolatenikki]

Right?! LoL kudos to her!!

[@luna.lounge]

This made me want to go hold my baby girl ball pythons are truly the sweetest and the thought of anyone dumping them breaks my heart. Thank you for saving this lil guy I hope he’s doing well now.

[@P.e.m.a.]

I didnt know soap killed ticks! Thanks for sharing. Glad you helped this snakey. ❤️

[@GhostGuy99]

Soap kills all sorts of bugs. Even wasps. Bugs suffocate when drenched in soapy water. Unfortunately, I don't know how effectively it kills bugs. Like how fast bugs die from soap.

[@ifevil]

love how she's grossed out by the ticks but not afraid of a snake lol

[@theflerffyburr7919]

I did pest control and Id rather bathe in roaches than touch a tick. Those little fuckers are just nasty

[@libitina9519]

cause snakes are chill lol

[@ifevil]

@@libitina9519 i love snakes ik they are chill af! but people are usually scared of them thats all :)

[@LadyChaos1992]

That'd be me. Blood suckers give me the heebie jeebies

[@medusa_slayer]

Same here. I have a dog and I hate ticks.

[@theravenmuse7226]

He was so patient with you. You can tell he’s used to being handled. 😢

[@aaronyolo1656]

It’s so nice there’s people like y’all in this world this was very nice

[@MS-jm7me]

You guys are amazing....so much kindness and tlc.

[@ToddCrispies]

The way humans discard pets like they are paper towels is so saddening. I'll never understand how some people are such soulless monsters. Great job taking care of these poor animals.

[@lescobrandon8045]

The reason people discard pets is because of the crushing regulations you leftist kooks put on people. That animal is an invasive species, she should have terminated it on the spot.

[@wiggityp]

@@lescobrandon8045 was this a valuable comment? Really?? You are a sad individual. Get a life.

[@carlindurfee7566]

They’re demonic

[@unknownsword9042]

@@jewsrbad Though shalt cast out all pets, lol

[@kuramayoko23]

I find it infuriating! A pet is a responsibility and a commitment. You take care of it the entire time you have it. You don't dump it because they grew out of the baby phase or because it ended up being more work than they thought it would be.

[@carrlyrussell3372]

In the middle of the fall up in VA, I found a dumped Russian tortoise by a lake. The poor thing was dehydrated during freezing. Took her to an exotic vet and thankfully the guy that was there was specifically a herp doctor and also had a whole reptile room in his house and said he’d take her in. It’s heartbreaking what people will do to these wonderful pets when they don’t want them anymore.

[@rexmccomb7589]

Thank you for taking care of him. People have no respect for anything

[@ariwoodward]

I have never seen a snake with ticks under literally every single scale, this is so sad

[@evewright7382]

Me just watching her casually pull this snake out of its hole: How Why What?

[@shakeeranoel4320]

Ikr

[@m16fermy]

Me after finding out the snakes on death's door: Can I hug him?

[@kaori8208]

It's a ball python, they are very calm and docile

[@dankman239]

Cuz its fake

[@dankman239]

The video is scripted

[@Creativebetty180]

Those ticks give me chills. I would be scared of them jumping to me.

[@valleeinberger2993]

Ticks don't jump, they climb. But you are right, they are scary fuckers...

[@icarly809]

Same!!! Don’t they carry Lyme disease? I’d be terrified of grabbing the snake like they did 😖😖😖

[@J0rvis922]

@DANIEL CHUKWUKERE deer ticks carry the disease and are hard to see (you probably wouldnt be able to see them get picked up on camera here). Easy for them to go unnoticed when you dont feel them and they are so small. Not to mention lyme's disease can cause chronic pains. Where I live its an issue we take suuuper seriously.

[@J0rvis922]

@DANIEL CHUKWUKERE Of all the people I know who got Lymes, only one could even find the tick. 🥺 Now that scares me.

[@stelley08]

you guys are awesome for taking care of him

[@sarahd3980]

awww poor thing. How wonderful you guys are with these creatures. How sweet and patient is this snake.

[@animewriter10]

he seems like a sweetheart..why would someone do this

[@bobbymckeel1034]

I live in North Carolina and saw someone dumping their leopard geckos because the didn’t want it and said “they will survive like the wild ones” you mean the ones in Iraq? And other places like that? Not a cold, rainy place like North Carolina :/

[@amandameador8897]

Why don't people take them to a fn animal rescue or aspca like wtf

[@kinglunarchy9417]

@@CueteFromCentralBlk209X4 they should do their research about an animal before getting it regardles

[@fenriical]

Oh god what the heck... a LEOPARD GECKO????? People are unbelievable

[@xmrpaintx1]

Arizona has geckos, not sure if they are technically leopard geckos, but they look very similar

[@shadowyIce]

What did u do?

[@danielwhyatt3278]

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I honestly didn’t know that snakes could even get ticks until I watch this video. You always imagine them as being creatures that just hide between fur or spikes as they drain the blood of their victims. Not creatures that live on the surface of shiny scaled creatures where anything could see them and rip them off. I guess they are just opportunists no matter what and just don’t think about hiding themselves but just getting to the blood supply. Thank you so much chaps for helping this poor snake.