Rescuing SATURN, a BADLY ABUSED Ball Python | Pick-up and Initial Treatment

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[@AfroHerpkeeper]

UPDATE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fquahqmve6iWoJo

[@aysh74]

Hold your steering wheel you twat! and stop looking at the camera when you are meant to be watching the road.

[@VanessaCruise]

Another update please.

[@namity]

@goherping is that you?

[@loganthompson2882]

TheHarshAbbe Art me too

[@patricklary81]

What has happened to Saturn? I saw your video where she was doing better and shedding and could see again, but what has happened since? If she passed its ok. You did all you could I'm sure. I dont think anyone with common sense would blame you if she did. I subscribed because I saw your rescue video and I'm not even a snake or reptile person, but I have compassion for any living creature that is suffering. Please post an update even if its not good news. Thanks for the great videos.

[@TheLovablekc]

The fact she’s still letting you hold her is baffling to me, especially while struggling to shed, what a sweet girl

[@charlypearson9012]

Yes she must have just been born that way because once I got a snake that was cared for and held often but still hated being held ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Aaron_leonard]

lack of energy id guess

[@PsionicMonk]

Katie Cheshire I was coming down to say this. Imagine the pain and discomfort this baby is feeling. I have to fight from grinding my teeth that someone could be so fucking horrible to another living being. I am glad she got a good home and someone who cares for her. 😢

[@fawnieee]

With how mistreated she is I imagine she's too tired to put up much of a fight. Some reptile owners praise pets by how docile they are but in reality they're just incredibly malnourished due to lack of care.

[@VodykaShanay]

Snakes sre like people different temperments and quirks.. My girl is as sweet as a bowl of sugar topped with sugar but also had a boy who thought all things are chew toys people being a favourite 😂💗

[@elmfao1824]

Could you imagine taking an animal from your coworker and it looks like this? How do you go back to working with them? I wouldn't be able to show someone the same level of respect after seeing that.

[@faizaraja3324]

El Phillip I’m literally terrified of snakes and dislike them quite a bit but this is beyond disgusting. I can’t even IMAGINE treating an animal like this. Whoever did this is sick in the head.

[@Stettafire]

I got a dog from my step-dad's co-worker once. poor girl had been kept in a freezing garage. We were experienced with dealing with behavourial issues, and were told this girl was agressive. When we got her 1) was she heck agressive and 2) turned out she had a medical condition that was exasberated by being kept in the cold and 3) of course she was a "Christmas" present for their severly austic son and of course, none of them knew how to look after her properly. 4) She was a cocker spaniel which is not generally a calm breed. (High-energy working breed, they are georgous, but they need a tonne of excercise and mental stimulation) They obviously hadn't done their research. 5) I don't have much respect for a pair of parents who can't be arsed to tell their son it isn't ok to pull at the dogs ears. I saw him do it right in front of me and the parents did nothing. Austic people are not incapable of learning, as someone with the condition that genuinely made me quite angry. When she growled at the boy, they yanked at her collar, and cockers have a smallish neck, so they could have really hurt her. 6) Cocker spaniels don't shed, so they need their fur clipped, her fur was matted and gross, and she stank. They said "oh, we like her with long fur". Dude, look after your dog!

[@StoutShako]

@@Stettafire What happened to her? Is she okay now? Did she get rehabilitated?

[@ningbronsin9826]

He didnt get the snake from the abusers

[@turtle_lover4213]

@@ningbronsin9826 yes we know. A coworker gave the people the snake who then gave this youtuber the snake

[@morganalabeille5004]

The fact that she's a spider is really the icing on the cake. Of course someone who would neglect a snake this badly would get one of the unhealthiest and most unethical morphs

[@kindaphyco9726]

Bees McBee and fed something that has trouble hunting, live rats. The person that abused this snake deserves jail time.

[@kindaphyco9726]

Matthew Collins even the wobble can effect eating. Your not supposed to leave snakes alone with live pray, let alone a mentally disabled snake. You wouldn’t put a well functioning person with Down syndrome to hunt for their own food.

[@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843]

I literally physically facepalmed... Honestly, what is wrong with people...?

[@crhombifer12]

Matthew Collins Every single spider ball python carries the gene for the “wobble.” Some snakes show it but some snakes don’t, they are all bred with mental problems and it’s insanely cruel.

[@alaska2897]

I have a spider ball python. Pretty severe wobble, and he hunts fine. Hes thriving and is in no way having a hard time living normally. I agree that it can be unethical to breed them and send them off with whoever will buy them, but if you know the precautions they will thrive. Yall are too impressionable

[@slave4glue]

I find snakes terrifying and I would never pick one up or be near one in a million years. That said no animal should be neglected or treated like that. Poor girl must have suffered horribly, her wounds and skin look terrible. Disgusting to treat any animal that way. I've also never seen a snake take a dump before, didn't think it would come out where it did or look like that.

[@monicdavis6150]

😂

[@pandascribbles7211]

😂

[@whosboss2221]

😂

[@courtneycarnevale3736]

😂🤣😭

[@finnyc.260]

❤

[@slutforpotetoes2993]

If Steve Irwin and Bob Ross had a baby

[@JCB2404]

There is probably fanfiction of that

[@thedeadoneabbieclapped7939]

😂😂

[@amberblyledge7859]

Most wholseome child.

[@aut1x234]

slut-for-potatoes kunn bob Ross had a perm...

[@shonaskinner74skinner46]

Thank you very detailed ❤️🧚🏾‍♂️

[@ExoticsLair]

Really looking forward to future updates! I'm really surprised at how strong Ball Pythons are.

[@kfjfjdjdj1671]

Just watched your last vid about your snakes thats crazy haha

[@nuaimaankarolia1583]

Hey pissy.... 😂 hey dude!!

[@strollintheinternet5427]

Same actually, seeing this just proves it.

[@zozoguh]

I was just scrolling through the comments, and BAM Exotics Lair. I was sHoOkTh to say the least so...

[@gracieee387]

Omg i cant believe it i swear you watch all the channels i do

[@Carla-kb1xd]

Just because you don’t like a certain type of animal doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve love and kindness. Love your channel!

[@TheRealityWarper08]

Mosquitos

[@puclopuclik4108]

@@TheRealityWarper08 🤣

[@nickiereece808]

Now THIS is said perfectly. I'm petrified of snakes, petrified. My best friend has 1 ball and 2 boas. I shake when I'm in the same room as them but I would never ever see them go without. I go get there food if she can't, ill help go find rocks for new vivs etc.... I could never see any animal suffer. Any.

[@williamcozart8158]

@@nickiereece808 you sure your friend doesn't have 2 balls and 1 boa? I crack myself up

[@nataliekassirer6361]

When you picked her up I couldn't even tell she was alive. Brought tears to my eyes. I care deeply for animals and especially my own dogs and I have horrible nightmares about neglecting animals accidentally and they often look like the state she's in. I'm so glad you could help her recover.

[@rcaddict7638]

The thing is this wasn’t and accident there’s no way that snake looked almost dead and the person who owned it previously clearly did no research

[@kxdence9269]

I've had nightmares like that too, glad to know I'm not the only one

[@loli_cvnt5622]

Your haircut makes me wanna cut my hair that way but absolutely no way it would look even nearly as good on me

[@misterperson974]

When she started moving and flicking her tongue for the first time during the bath I was so relieved

[@danielleb379]

Poor baby. God Bless you. I'm an animal conservationist and I'm learning everyday. Not perfect but trying to get there.

[@doodleplayer4014]

She was so stiff and sad

[@Zaltres]

From the way she moved towards where she thinks his hand was gives my the idea she was touch starved for positive attention.

[@zacharyperkins63]

I cried

[@BuggggZapperBob]

**sobbing and hugging my ball python** I will never let anything like this happen to you I love you so much-

[@lanelletoscano3314]

Your ball python: it ok owner... It ok. ._.

[@batdruul]

I wanted to do the same thing. I could never imagine doing this to my baby.

[@salenebrom6476]

BugZapperBob I wanna know where the previous owner is I just wanna talk you know

[@courtneygrier2015]

I just got my ball python a month ago and I am so protective of her. I want to make sure and get everything right. She is so precious to me. ❤ Such a sweetheart.

[@bonitakeaton8818]

I'm scared of snakes but I dont want anything to happen to them or any animal. That's a shame

[@libra11426]

I don't believe I've ever seen a reptile in a state as bad as this...

[@ArtCE47]

When I was younger we had several ball pathons, horny toads, iguanas, etc...And up until this moment I had no idea a reptile could even look like this 😥 How someone could watch this happening and do nothing is tragic.

[@NiRoz41]

Usually they're so delicate, they would die before getting this bad. Tough little bugger this one.

[@snakevenom148]

@@NiRoz41 As someone who lives in Australia and around islands, I’ve seen dead snakes that look healthier than this one, and I’ve seen snakes mauled by dogs or squashed by cars.

[@manowa3395]

Tbh, I thought you said "stale"

[@pamgrillo3084]

I rescued a red tail boa that was a baby. She had rot mouth and all of her teeth broken off. Now she is 97 lbs and 12.5 feet.

[@susanridge8081]

Wow

[@areswalker5647]

And her teeth? What about them, were you and the vet able to save them?

[@mariemeow9757]

Thank you for rescuing her!

[@bioluminescentduck2318]

Awww

[@hollyobaby6949]

A huge part of me wanted to say "nope!" but after watching this just god bless you. No animals on this earth deserve to be neglected under human care. Don't have a pet if you aren't willing to care for it. Period. Happy for your girl.

[@Anne.M.Kenyon]

The gentle, compassionate, and minimally invasive way you handle that poor creature brought me to tears. To see how you empathise with that desperately weak and damaged victim of the utmost disgusting behaviour by her owner is just beautiful. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. From a sister rescuer.

[@AfroHerpkeeper]

Thank you for the kind words

[@LostYourTime]

I'm incredibly emotional the last couple days for some unknown reason and I was already crying throughout the whole video, and then finally stopped and saw your comment and started crying again. It makes me sick to my stomach that animals can be treated like that. Much everybody's disbelief in my life I don't want kids I just want animals. And I want rescues. My girlfriend's family breeds Maltese puppies and she only ever wants dogs that come from breeders and I lost some respect for her because of that. I know that no matter what people are going to breed in at least she loves and cares for her dogs but there's so many animals out there that need homes and is suffering like this poor snake. My mom only allowed us to get dogs from a breeder and I love my dog and I feel like it's okay to get animals from breeder but to be completely opposed to rescuing is stupid LOL Sorry for the rant but thank you very much for rescuing!

[@leannepaxton5012]

Genociiide , well said. I feel the same way as you. I just want a huge menagerie of rescued animals. Of any kind. Just whichever animal needs a home. At the moment I only have 2 rescue cats, but I want more, once my living circumstances allows it. Space, both inside and out, for whatever animals might come along, who might need a loving, safe home. I understand that some people will go to breeders if they have a preference for a specific type of cat, dog etc. But like you, I just know that there are so many animals out there already, who need good homes. I couldn’t bring myself to get anything other than a rescue animal as a pet, it just wouldn’t feel right. I’m not sure if you are male or female, but I am sorry that you have been feeling emotional lately. Maybe your hormones are out of whack, or if you have a lot on your plate and have lots of stresses that are affecting your emotions. Lack of sleep really plays havoc on my emotions. But I have found that animal therapy is the best thing when I’m feeling low or emotional. So, maybe spend some extra time with your animals, if you are still feeling this way. Hope you feel better soon. 😀

[@publixpopcornchicken6141]

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[@averylfong4843]

I actually cried watching this. I don’t keep snakes or any reptiles for that matter, and have no real experience with them, but seeing the amount of neglect that left her in that state made my heart hurt. This is why we need to stop looking at animals as trophies or objects to own and do the bare minimum/don’t do any research to understand their needs. I’ve learned that we need to stop trusting what breeders/pet shops say entirely, and that not every product out there that’s labelled ‘for pets’ is really the best for them. That keeping an animal with you means that you have to be responsible - and yes, it’s a constant learning process - but you need to keep trying and evolving your methods and do what you can within your means. They’re relying on you for a good quality of life. I recently rescued a 5 week old kitten from a storm drain behind my house, with no prior experience of owning a cat. But I knew that he was filthy and needed a bath, that he needed to be socialised with humans as he was feral, that he needed his ears checked out with the amount of dark discharge coming from them, that I really should not be feeding him dry kibble that was mainly grain/preservatives when cats are obligate carnivores. You need instincts. You need research. And you need to care. That’s all. Seeing that snake in such bad condition, plus that severe spider wobble makes me upset to think that their previous owner did not even meet those basic requirements.

[@dragonlilly1993]

OMG this is so well said! Thank you for saving that kitten and giving her/him the care/veterinary check he/she needed! Not that you need my acknowledgement or anything especially with your comment being a few months old but I just had to say something haha :) Oh and how is the kitty doing? ps this video made me cry too lol. I've had the privilege of holding a ball python and its always an amazing experience for me since I've wanted one for years...

[@libertyprime2852]

Averyl Fong but then again most girls start crying at the slightest inconvenience

[@ay7164]

@@libertyprime2852 who hurt you lol

[@libertyprime2852]

ælen no one, girls just like crying, that’s a fact 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ay7164]

@@libertyprime2852 Ok whatever you say, but there was literally no reason to comment that, it honestly just felt like you were downplaying a person's feelings, even if you didnt intend to

[@empirex334]

I'm kinda scared of snakes...but this is horrendous. Poor little girl. Whoever did this is a monster.

[@katiekilgore6319]

Watching Spider ball pythons like this one with a severe wobble literally makes me wanna cry. Like he said, it's kinda hard to watch. Genuinely makes me wonder why people purposely breed this morph knowing this is possible. Also that silvadine cream works great for burns/sunburns on people too, just a fun fact.

[@malloryjademoore6227]

Money is the reason.

[@valeries7957]

Sad part is that when they dont feel good they're usually very cranky and shes just such a sweetheart. Poor girl.

[@hollowone777]

I know! I was totally touched by how gentle she was.

[@terrywilson1813]

I don't understand why some people even bother getting a pet if they're just going to neglect it. If they can't even care for a snake how could they possibly raise children

[@aleighasmith1145]

Really! But to be honest Im not super surprised, considering some people who do have kids don't even bother to take care of them, heartbreakingly

[@smexipenguin]

Terry Wilson there’s a pet shop near me that’s selling meerkats, caiman, genets, Asian water monitors, anacondas, monkeys and other pets needing wildly different care and habitat to standard pets and they sell them to anyone, it absolutely horrified and terrifies me. The amount of people that can adequately care for and provide an ideal environment with plenty of enrichment for unusual and demanding species is ridiculously small. The amount of people who buy something just because they want it without research or proper preparation just makes me lose faith in humans.

[@kryph]

QueenBea how the hell are they allowed to sell wild animals?

[@a.8901]

EXACTLY.

[@Hannah-ds2bl]

Damn, it makes me so angry. I once went to a pet store and the way they kept their reptile (especially snakes) is utterly outrageous. They were cramped and clearly stressed, it smelled awful and the air inside was terribly dry. The snakes are kept inside small FUCKING TUPPERWARE BOXES WITHOUT HEAT OR LIGHT ON A SHELF. I saw up to 7 turtles kept inside tanks smaller than my JUVENILE corn snake's. There were severely overweight lizards and an open tree that went up to the ceiling where they kept one chameleon, which, considering that the setup was open to the rest of the store, it could have easily escaped and gotten lost/stuck/injured. There were very overweight lizards as well as arachnids kept in cups that were way too tiny. There was even a goddamn tortoise (yeah, the ones that live for up to 150 years) and at one point had a CROCODILE. I'm not even joking. Animals aren't for human entertainment, and I don't get why some people can't see that. Smfh. If I was able to take legal action against that pet store I would.

[@ThatBrunetteFromCali]

I’m petrified of snakes (bad experience with one when I was younger) but this was so sad. No animal deserves neglect.

[@veryvermilion]

I've seen other herp enthusiasts on KZbin who almost use their animals as a means to appear "macho" or "clownish". In other words, they seem to use them as props. I enjoyed this piece by you because you really do seem to care about this snake. I like how you said something about each snake, even though they may be plentiful, has a little light bulb. I see all animals (insects and spiders included) as being individual--only trying to carve out a place in the world. So, good for you!

[@Daniiix2024]

I think the spider morph is beautiful to look at, but the wobble just isn't worth it, it's not fair on the snake. Anyone who defends it is scummy.

[@traditionalstockphotoofpro1344]

I think it's bad to breed them purposefully, but not buying it and keeping it somewhere bad is just as bad.

[@soarrefly]

People should get a bamboo instead. They look like spiders but even better and have very little issues with eating.

[@soarrefly]

Oh yeah and no neurological issues

[@peanutman230]

Its possible that the spider was in good condition and neglect made it severe, pls keep a open mind and dont descriminate against those who have different opinions.

[@peanutman230]

@@soarrefly while bamboos are lovely animals as well as spiders, despite what most people say, breeder's claim both bamboo and spider are actually great eaters and both have also been said to reach breeding size quickly and healthfully

[@jomar7444]

He protecc He attacc But most importantly He bring snake bacc

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

This saying is so old. Find an original comment.

[@emotionalsupportlizard9437]

guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 you’re SALTY bc you can’t think of smth that funny to say

[@Shadow-rw3bj]

@@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289 that was 4 months before you commented it. It wasn't overused until now

[@guardiansanimalrescuestate7289]

@@Shadow-rw3bj oh okay. Sorry. I didn't know that.

[@prettyricky9676]

Stop ruining good videos with this cancer unoriginal garbage

[@juleswinger7144]

“She’s a little buoyant” 😂 Poor little baby. I’m so glad you helped her.

[@cypher237]

The healing abilities of animals are just amazing... years ago I brought back some toads that essentially had ammonia burns all the way to the bone. But with frequent betadine soaks, & daily ointment, they healed fully. It can be so rewarding. Thanks for helping such a lovely lady... 💜

[@NepetasShippingWall1642]

Diana Fronsdahl ammonia burns all the way to the bone?! what happened?!

[@cypher237]

@@NepetasShippingWall1642 an inexperienced friend kept them in a dirty tank for WAY too long & the water was practically acid... the water in these habitats are usually pretty shallow too, so it just built up over time. Really that was just my educated guess from the evidence & condition of the tank, but it was pretty crazy...

[@NepetasShippingWall1642]

Diana Fronsdahl thank goodness you saved those toads!

[@cypher237]

@@NepetasShippingWall1642 yeah, it was a lot of work, but Im glad I was able to help... 😊

[@chilopodafreutsichwieeinsc3969]

How the fuck do you get your water to act like acid?

[@nicklasdupont5679]

U are such a good person. As a snake keeper, this was really hard for me as well. It really hits me hard, when animals aren't kept properly. It is okay to make beginner mistakes. That u will learn from. But this is clearly someone who didn't care for his/hers pet. U gotta remember, it isn't only a pet. It is a responsibility. I look forward to an update

[@cyllanshelton4972]

Same

[@lesleycervantes3743]

This video broke my heart. Afro Herp Keeper is a hero! ❤️

[@chriscorwin7972]

Yes he is

[@DreadnoughtHvor]

Well said. I like how you commented and pointed out what to do right, instead of just saying that the person who abused it should be murdered or something. I think people need to be better educated on how to take care of their pets properly and how to donate their pet to the proper places if they can't take care of it or don't want to have it anymore.

[@sydneyelizabeth6992]

I was telling my sister (she doesn’t own snakes but she likes mine) that there is a point where neglect crosses the line into abuse and this poor baby’s “owners” crossed that line. my heart breaks for her

[@ecologist_to_be]

Absolutely disgusting the snake was allowed to suffer for so long. People need to be punished for this cruelty.

[@ecologist_to_be]

Also punish breeders who breed animals even though they know they'll have illnesses

[@dnareptiles4467]

I take it you are against spider ball pythons?

[@samanthamarkian3883]

Sarah Camley sadly cold blooded animals and fish are not protected by animal abuse laws

[@a.8901]

Samantha Markian that’s bullshit

[@rasaansimmons3918]

Sarah snek not animal

[@sojournerrose7787]

Also the spider “wobble” made me so sad, I’m pretty sure my snake has the spider gene (I didn’t know she did) thankfully it’s nothing major

[@makaylakraus1897]

Sojourner Rose yeah I honestly don’t get spider morphs. They have a fairly pretty pattern but if you’re getting a snake for looks wouldn’t you want one that moves and acts like a normal snake? It’s super tragic and I’m not sure why they are just so popular

[@warm_spittle2141]

What exactly is the spider gene?

[@makaylakraus1897]

@@warm_spittle2141 Its the gene set responsible for a particular pattern or morph called the spider morph, but like different breeds of dogs, different morphs carry different effects, and the gene package responsible for the spider morph contains a neurological disorder, which can have varied expression from a small shaking of the head to complete disability due to a snake biting itself and not being able to feed.

[@pigeon1178]

@@warm_spittle2141 in addition to everything they said, the wobble is especially bad because snakes inherently need their balance to eat and survive. There have been many, many cases of spider ball pythons biting themselves and injuring themselves during feeding, even from frozen thawed. Additionally, the spider wobble gene is unpredictable. While it isn't always present so severely in every spider ball python snake, you can breed two that have no wobble at all together and still get a batch of wobbling snakes.

[@phoebedorsai7145]

@@warm_spittle2141 it causes neurological problems. Hence, the wobbling head. Some cases of "Spider" morph is so bad that the state of living is compromised completely.

[@Nakhash]

I teared up seeing her damage. I hope the previous owner isn't allowed to keep pets any longer.

[@cynthiahicks8745]

She is so gentle and sweet despite what happened to her. She never strikes or hides, and I love how he handles her.

[@fawnieee]

I'm afraid to say she's probably so exhausted, mistreated and malnourished that she has no energy to fight back.

[@mentalherpes6355]

He

[@cynthiahicks8745]

Brian Cearley ok dumbass this is a year old

[@Metroid4ever]

This poor girl....despite the neglect she's endured, she's really, really chill with you. You're a godsend for her. She's gonna be a real beaut once she heals up. A good soak, a bowel movement, and she's already starting to liven up!

[@eequalsmcdonald]

So chill

[@georgeLUVharrison]

I've been super freaked out by snakes since my brother's corn snake wrapped around my leg while I was asleep. You sir, have helped me to understand and really appreciate these beings. Thank you!

[@deactivated.1254]

Geez.. that sounds horrifying. I wouldnt go near a snake or any other reptile if I woke up with one wrapped around my leg

[@georgeLUVharrison]

@@deactivated.1254 I wouldn't have one and I actually got bit by a rattle snake while hiking. But.... I can appreciate them a little more now

[@marissateddybear870]

The corn snake was just trying to stay warm enough to stay alive during the night. Without a pad or lightbulb warming your brothers snake through the sunless and generally much colder nighttime snakes will usually look for a heat source to stay above temp.

[@deactivated.1254]

@@marissateddybear870 understandable for a snake to do that, but really shocking for the human. I'd be freaked out, considering it's not my snek.

[@georgeLUVharrison]

I got bit by a rattler soon after. Snakes are horrific. I'm so scared

[@chemicalmike646]

12:31 when he started using the vet approved spray, not the reaction of the snake. its not deaf, and seemed to notice movement.(eyes) a good start! :D

[@Tyanna_Claire96]

The extreme wobble is definitely from the spider gene. Stress makes it so much worse but overall it can just be that bad at random times too. I have a rescue jaguar carpet python who's wobble is worse than that at times, she's perfectly healthy but it just happens. It's extremely hard to watch and I don't understand why people still choose to breed these morphs... But thank you for taking care of this little one and good luck with her recovery! ❤️🐍

[@radioactivewolfe]

Tyanna Cellucci I hate the wobble too and I know they are telling me not to buy spider pythons but... if I see one I want to buy it because I want to give it a good loving life despite the wobble

[@libitina9519]

Lady Sif Guider of mankind don't buy them. Rescue them

[@radioactivewolfe]

Kumamin that’s kinda what I meant I just say but because I have a hard time remembering words thanks to my memory Whether it be buying or rescue them I’m still gonna get one to give it a good life

[@linasayshush]

@@radioactivewolfe If you buy it, you'll be encouraging the market that breeds them in the first place. The point is for people to stop breeding them.

[@radioactivewolfe]

burymeinpink only partly, just like farming the only get a small fraction of the money for making these snakes even though they act like it’s a lot (mostly in movies) it’s the store that gets the money, and the store pays them for more snakes, so therefore it’s not you, but the store that needs to stop, for they pay for the shipments. Same goes to everyone who believes in adopt don’t shop

[@zionrenfro9837]

when the wobble started it made me so sad :(

[@amberlea4506]

Me too

[@sarahkonezny5326]

I like snakes but hardly know anything about them. What does the wobble mean? He was saying it may be neurological but what could have caused it?

[@bad7170]

The wobble is a neurological problem that all spider morph ball pythons have, which causes them to be constantly disoriented and have vertigo. It can manifest itself in varying severity but that's what it is.

[@sarahkonezny5326]

@@bad7170 thank you!

[@ijustdontcareanymore1022]

@@sarahkonezny5326 I think she's has spider in her.

[@bufogeist]

I know this video is old but you give me hope. It hurts when I see that so many "animal lovers" disregard lesser-liked creatures like snakes and don't treat them with the same compassion as a dog or cat in need. we need more people like you in this world.

[@wgr3gz865]

I don’t really condone live feeding, however it wasn’t fully at fault for it’s rat bites, the snake obviously has a very pronounced head wobble so it definitely shouldn’t have been fed live prey at all. If you’re set on live feeding, don’t let this put you off, but don’t feed spiders live bait.

[@liquidsleepgames3661]

I do a semi live feed at times a good wack on the mouses head disorients them and when i do watch them

[@Nick-ce6lt]

​@@liquidsleepgames3661 that's a little cruel. I know some people do it but it'll catch up with you mentally. I just use birds, no chance of the snake being hurt when feeding live.

[@liquidsleepgames3661]

@@Nick-ce6lt the snake i have doesnt go for dead mice she just doesnt go for it let it sit all day in her feeder after not feeding her for a week and a half and she doesnt take it but if its live she takes it right away but the mice have attacked her out of defense so i give them a good wack and they still move but they are pretty much dead and then the snake eats it. Ive been trying to get her on frozen thawed ive only had her for about a year

[@Nick-ce6lt]

​@@liquidsleepgames3661 I know, neither does mine. You can feed birds if you want, that's what I do. Ur call, there are options if it starts feeling like the wrong thing to do, we all need to draw the line somewhere. Like what do you do when if doesn't accept the busted up rat? (rhetorical question don't worry) Good luck bro.

[@liquidsleepgames3661]

@@Nick-ce6lt if it doesnt take the mouse i put it in my back yard and let Nature take its course. Usually to a raccoon or skunk picks up its scent and wonders off with it. Trail cam to watch them.

[@N3k0B0o]

I know the girl you got that snake from and the guy who originally had her. If she doesn’t have your KZbin channel I’ll make sure she gets it. I’m glad that poor creature is finally getting some good care, that girl had been desperately trying to get that snake saved during the two days she had her. Thank you very much.

[@meekverde4750]

What's the guys name, just for research purposes?

[@smexipenguin]

If I were you I’d disassociate with the people capable of letting any living creature get to this point. Thank god the girl intervened.

[@JessieJoystick]

the guy that originally had her belongs in jail with rats biting his face off.

[@emmie6124]

I wanna know the guy name too.

[@brigittebaggett6064]

Yeah. This is sickening. This has inspired me and my husband to want to rescue abused/abandoned/unwanted snakes. This broke my heart. That guy would be reported if it were someone i knew for sure. Hes a DICK!

[@jayd96]

Your passion for animals is attractive af

[@Elizzaabethhh]

agreed

[@killjoy6666]

I know right

[@jacquipeers206]

@Blue Jay. Yes I know. I could watch this guy forever.

[@hev6306]

tbh

[@crissybaby1011]

To YOU, yes

[@skycastic]

Just the fact how much more she was able to move and be less stiff after the bath, just shows how important moisture is. When he picked her up and her tail just were stiff into the air got me in tears. I hope she will recover further..

[@katphish30]

When my dad was in vet school he treated a constrictor who had been chewed on by feeder mice. But ffs, my dad was in vet school in the late 60s. Good information about keeping any kind of pet is so easy to find now. There's no excuse for this.

[@cali4597]

when ppl say snakes are mean they should watch this video on this sweet little one

[@alexsquid8560]

"Snakes don't have personality. They're 100% instinct." I just shake my head. Some people have zero empathy...

[@chasingthefish9042]

@@alexsquid8560 i argee snakes have personality. However that's not anything to do with emotions. They are still 100% percent instinct. They arent robots every single snake has a different way of surviving. In the wild that personality is what helps them survive. It gives them the edge over snakes. Snakes that survive breed thus helping the animal species survive in a whole. Now in a rack system where everything is exactly the same their personality is what differentiates them in the eyes of the owner. Humans like to think that personality and differences are linked to emotions which isnt always the case. Everything and anything they feel is attached to survival.

[@designeddino]

@@chasingthefish9042 They DO have personality, more then you would think.

[@chasingthefish9042]

@@designeddino clearly you didnt read anything I wrote. With that said there is no reason to even reply. But I will leave you with this. If you think that a snake of any kind "loves you" you are deluded.

[@andreawilliams2421]

Snakes have personality. I own a ball python and he is the sweetest thing ever.

[@jadayaborel1915]

The head wobble was the saddest part to me..because that is never going to "heal"

[@Chloe_Batty]

I have NEVER seen a ball python in such bad condition. I honestly cried, thank you so much for saving her. It looked like she was grateful. It’s like she knew she was finally being helped.

[@Haleybabyy]

That poor baby! This video made me cry! I hope she’s living a happy & healthy life now! Thank you for rescuing her & taking care of her!🖤

[@morgansharp902]

You are AMAZING! How could anyone do this?! Even a legit 10 minute google search would give them the basics of keeping ball pythons! This makes me so angry however, I’m really glad someone like you has taken her on 💗💗

[@alscritters156]

Exactly, in the past couple years, it's been very easy to find the proper care for any pet you get. Just search how to properly care for (your pet) and you will find, well, the proper way to care for your pet. It's a shame when peope can't even do those simple steps before getting a pet.

[@morgansharp902]

Al's Critters it’s such a shame, it’s like reading the instructions 😂

[@morganking5824]

I LOVE YOUR NEW INTRO!!!! AWESOME :)

[@rdm0108]

Feeding live to a designer ball python is like asking a city-slicker human to hunt Bison for dinner. Can't believe anyone would allow things to get so bad in a tank. I just fell in love with this guy for rescuing it.

[@dawnmurphy403]

Please keep us updated, will be interesting to see this poor baby recovering and finally healed.

[@otravis676]

I absolutely love snakes and seeing a wonderful creature in this state breaks my heart.

[@s.s.8491]

I literally heard my soul brake when I saw her

[@scarletskyg182]

Omg Im so happy you got this snake out of the situation she was in. She looked like she shaking in the beginning and she was so stiff...I can imagine how much pain she was in...poor baby. I hope she is well. I'm so glad you helped her.

[@morganzzzishawesome]

For some reason the fact that they never bothered to take the sticker off the cage really speaks to how little they cared about the snakes environment. So glad the little one is in a new and caring home!!!

[@cactuscat1367]

This poor baby, she must have been in so much pain. Thank you for taking her in! You are obviously the perfect person to care for her!

[@82566]

Thank u for your compassion, I am deathly afraid of snakes but cruelty of any kind to any Critter is complete BShhhhhhhz .I hope this girl has a happier existence here on out .

[@erasedcorpseface6913]

This just broke my heart. The fact that he's not showing any aggression & is letting you help him is beautiful!

[@kellypfisterer5539]

I guarantee that she never felt the level of comfort and concern you showed her. And to think a human did this and she's still so trusting of us proves that all they want is to be loved. Your awesome!!

[@crimsonriot7164]

Slightly crying. Extremely Angry. And over all releaved it's getting the care it needs. I hope the 'co-worker' watches this :).

[@nto5gb239]

I am not a snake lover and try to keep my distance from them, but this is hard to watch. This girl has been neglected. I feel so sorry for her. Thank you for taking her and caring for her.

[@sophie6835]

I legit cried while watching this. How DARE someone leave such an innocent, gentle, chill, beautiful snake that presumably already was sick (neurological issues), and just watch it’s physical state plummet. My boa got a small rodent bite from live feeding, yeah-nah. Never again will I live-feed. I sure hope she’s alright soon.

[@AsioEntomo]

the person who owned this poor little angel should be charged for animal abuse. this is horrifying. edit: if the person had ANY idea about ball pythons, they would know not to buy spider morph snakes. I've never owned a reptile and even I know that spiders have the head wobble issue. It's not ok to breed animals with debilitating health issues just for the aesthetic.

[@bbvvghh455]

Not all spiders have it but most do.

[@esoteric9333]

@@bbvvghh455 not all exhibit the symptoms, but all carry the gene. Breeding an asymptomatic snake with any other asymptomatic can still result in a very severe head wobble. There's really no breeding it out; it permanently linked to the spider gene.

[@bbvvghh455]

@@esoteric9333 whoa i was getting confused wether if all carry that gene or not so uh i thought like only half of them carry the gene oops thank you

[@ethanross1506]

I’ve never owned spider balls but only recently found out about their issues, I think most people don’t know about this problem and the pet industry does a good job of downplaying it.

[@mellewedin8221]

I really hope the person that had this snake never even owns a fly. I have never owned a snake, they just are not my cup of tea. In fact I do not like them. But NO snake deserves this kind of treatment. My uncle has a ball python names sugar. Even I could handle the care of his snake when he was out of town, which was alot. It was pretty simple. Changed her water daily. Fed once a week. We did feed live mice and rats, but we watched her. If she didn't take the rat with in a half hour we removed it. Or if they bit her we removed the rat. We never ever let them chew on her like that. I bet she killed the rats to have them stop. Seems like it was either her or them type of deal. Seriously that poor girl and this comes from a non-snake lover. Fish are more my type of pet or my dog,lol. You are a awesome man for saving these snakes as you do. Alot ppl get them thinking it's cool, and not knowing and understanding the pet they are taking in.

[@ivanbraginsky7394]

They aren't that hard to care for. I have a milk snake and she is very sweet all snakes can be sweet

[@Scp--oe7ty]

Provided with proper care almost any animal can understand it's being helped

[@kickazz9473]

Fishys are my favorite animals also. But I don't dislike snakes at all. I actually find them to be beautiful creatures! But the person who owned this one. Should be trapped in a small room with hungry rodents running around!

[@smexipenguin]

Live feeds should only be done with an animal that has been knocked out humanely (CO2 chamber) before being introduced to the snake, it is cruel to live feed conscious animals, this is to prevent unwarranted suffering to the feeder animal and prevent injury to the snake.

[@nesnonya3463]

@@smexipenguin Yes, but some snakes refuse to eat frozen/pre-killed. Sometimes it can't be helped.

[@IsabellaC9]

Your intro is PERFECT the music is timed so well oh my god

[@tashas5074]

Awww it must be so painful for her to move and stretch out! Imagine all those wounds and dry skin. Poor poor animal!

[@VeryJoable]

I'm not great with snakes, I love them from a distance. But all I could think through this whole video was, "Oh, that poor baby!" I hope she feels much better now!

[@magguiar]

Whoever owned that bp should be charged or fined at the least. Straight up animal abuse and neglect.

[@Koralene]

Meghan Davidson you are so right! The sad part is, is that snakes aren't considered important like cats and dogs are. To me and you a pet is a pet and if it isn't cared for properly they should never be allowed to have any future animal.

[@AlmostHuman_NF]

Ashley Exactly, people should never be able to get another animal after they have abused one. It’s so sad that people can do this. This probably wouldn’t be legal, but I wish there was a registry that people who have abused animals to be on so they wouldn’t be allowed to get another pet.

[@wanna_be_goth1030]

Poor baby, whoever would let that happen is a monster they deserve so much better

[@saddog6456]

Good to know Mr Clean cares

[@olivedog1880]

I’m not a huge snake person, but neglect of this sort is inexcusable. Makes me mad and quite sad seeing her/him in such poor condition. So glad she was rescued by you. Infuriating.

[@illidari1034]

As a mother of 14 beautiful ball pythons this is absolutely horrible and I’m in tears seeing how somone could treat such an amazing animal like that bless that girl for being so strong

[@karlroberts4821]

Morgan Mazak omg that’s a lot of snakes!! i only have 1 little snow corn snake and idk how you feed that many snakes! my snake has some eating issues (i’ve brought him to the vet he’s just picky no problems!) and it’s a pain in the ass to feed him sometimes 🥵. wasted quite a few mice but we found what he likes! i don’t think i could have more than one snake but i do love my little baby :) he’s actually 4 or 5 and his name is acid!

[@illidari1034]

karl Roberts i Love that Name yea it’s a lot of work but it’s so worth it those snakes are my life and I love them to bits I had a few that had picky eating problems but it’s seemed to get better over the years

[@Colormebadd17]

Poor thing looks like a zombie snake. I'm surprised it lived long enough to get to you, but very glad it did. Keep up the good work, animals need you!

[@gthgirl392]

You popped up into my recommended section tonight and i am so glad curiosity got the better of me. I've read the comments comparing you to Bob Ross, etc, etc... and they're right. I mean, duh, afro.. but your voice is very soothing and relaxing and your care for this beautiful creature was just... awe inspiring. Going to go check out the update on Saturn now... but i think, my new friend, you have found another subscriber.

[@AceoftheDragoons]

Seeing her in such a bad state made me so sad. Seeing you help her made me happy.

[@imabatgeek3928]

For everyone in the far back. IF YOU FEED LIVE DON'T LEAVE LIVE. LITERALLY THE NUMBER ONE RULE OF FEEDING LIVE!

[@BenState]

do you English?

[@lizzyk.6573]

Those wounds seem more like burns because it's on the top most of the body, while live animals would most likely bite on the sides and in random places.

[@hayato1539]

Lizzy K. Wouldn’t it be on the belly or the side if you were using a heat mat? (Heat lamps I don’t think burn reptiles but I know heat mats can) I’m pretty sure the rat,mouse would bite on the top cuz of its spine.

[@lizzyk.6573]

@@hayato1539 Heat lamps can burn the skin.

[@lizzyk.6573]

@@hayato1539 And the rat or prey would probably not try to attack one area, they're trying to get away, so they would bite where they can. Which would mostly likely be random

[@jessikaaustin2638]

Dunno why you call your hair unkept when its clearly washed and brushed

[@ivanbraginsky7394]

Ikr

[@Scp--oe7ty]

that hair is amazing

[@ronbluthe310]

As a person who also has an Afro it bothers me that he refers to his hair that way because it actually takes a lot of work to take care of but it will always be an Afro

[@TheUrgleBurgle]

He said unkempt which means disheveled or untidy.

[@Flatcetera]

@@ronbluthe310 He does need to hydrate his hair a lil more tho

[@MisunderstoodBeauty]

Poor sweet baby, so gentle and delicate. It hurts my soul seeing her like this

[@facetedperspectives9950]

Not a fan of snakes, but a fan of You for being a caring planetary steward. You are young and I get good vibes from your energy. Keep up the good work, Brother. We need more energy like yours on the planet‼️😇🙏🏾🐍🐍🐍

[@Raynelove3]

“She’s a little buoyant “ hahah. happy to see she is finally getting the care she deserves poor baby !

[@vomrabenauge]

Spider wobble can be exacerbated by stress, and given the setup she was in, the trauma she's suffered, and just the move and treatment, I imagine she's VERY stressed out. I wouldn't be surprised if, once she's more settled in and she can see and she's doing better, you see the severity of that wobble start to ease up a bit. Thank you for taking this snake on and helping her recover. Honestly, as someone working in the pet industry at a large scale pet store, I don't think I've ever seen such a neglected and, quite honestly, abused reptile in my life.

[@iravendarknessi]

Agreeing with this. I've also seen a couple cases where the wobble gets worse when the snake's head is off the ground so if they're crawling around on a flat surface they're fine, but if they stick their heads off the edge of a surface or are off the supporting edge of an arm the wobble gets very pronounced.

[@jessicagislason7908]

Ooof this was was sad but like above comments hopefully she'll improve that wobble and general health once settled in! Unfortunately I have a childrens python whith a wobble as well(it's not just bps unfortunately) especially cause he's much more active than any ball so he often throws his head and corkscrews it when excited(when I first got him as a baby he'd throw himself so hard he'd fall of his perch) :( luckily he's a good eater and grower I just minimize handling and keep him on a strict daily schedule to keep from exciting the issue, hopefully this rescue snake can heal up and live a long comfortable life!

[@HeyItsZee_]

Its genetic the sad breeding of spider balls

[@MADDIE69ISH]

Hi I have never seen anyone with such a wonderful manner, you're so kind, and gentle. Thank you for helping her, we need more people just like you in the world!

[@judyborden569]

Aww shes moving the bath helpedher your so passionate with her so careful bless you

[@LilySalinas11]

Okay I don't know who you are or why KZbin recommended me this video but you know what I'm not mad and I'm here to stay lol new subscriber

[@katebandy3085]

Me too

[@iestynwyn-jones4137]

Same

[@lylguppy796]

Same here

[@trupyrodice4462]

Ikr!? This guy is great. These are the guys that should be getting that mad monetized cash. Not the gamers or fakers that just blow it all on houses, cars, drugs, hos and significant others.

[@baabiiee8596]

please continue posting about her treatment! I think many of us are growing attached to her and would love to watch the two of you as her health improves

[@coreybumbaugh4803]

Your intro alone gives me hope for the future its great to see young people passionate about the environment

[@KetchupClawz]

I love seeing wonderful, caring, knowledgable people being bigger than themselves but helping the helpless. This is incredible and I applaud you! Keep it up and dont stop!

[@squeakersitsjo6057]

Both treatments you used there are incredible. I have rehabilitated a cat with severe skin grafts with both those items. F10 spray is the most important thing for me as a rescuer. Silver ointment is a miracle. I wish this baby the quickest recovery and much love to you for helping her.

[@jessjess3838]

2 minutes in and this is the best reptile channel I've found.

[@komalpanda9076]

Also try snake discovery!

[@Finchsaviary]

Try goherping

[@dmartezd995]

That snake knew he was trying to help and remained very calm. That bath had the snake dancing 😆 but go ahead and look into it, sir. You’re an awesome person 💪🏾

[@laurenbee5064]

I'm so glad she ended up in your hands. You do amazing work, thank you for giving your time, care and love to these beautiful animals.

[@berja3895]

Who ever had this snake should NEVER have any animal or plant EVER again!! Who ever allowed this to happen deserves jail time, a massive fine & thousands of hours of community service. I have never seen a snake look this bad unless it's dead on the roadside, even THOSE snakes look better than this poor little darling. So glad someone got her out of there, now let's hope she survives....

[@HelloHello-zk4el]

You know, I'm pretty unscathed by things, but spider wobbles always make me so uncomfortable :( on top of everything else that snakes got going on it's the garbage cherry on top of a shitty cake. Hope she pulls through with everything else.

[@theaussiewildlife370]

drinkcoastR just think you helped towards the problem by buying one

[@theaussiewildlife370]

drinkcoastR At least you are giving him the best life that he could live

[@StrangeAlleyCat]

Agree with watching wobbles. The way she freaked out was so damn sad. Breeding morphs with issues like this isn’t acceptable to me. Yes, some of them doesn’t have it as bad, but the risk of getting a bad case makes it unacceptable to me.

[@justinconnor9916]

There are lots of morphs with defects ig we stopped breed spiders we would have to stop breeding so many toehr morphs too

[@DeineMuddah97]

Justin Connor So what? People should care for the animals and not for some high price morphs..

[@kittyk7027]

I am extremely pleased that you received this girl and saved her from a painful life. Totally random side note: I love your shoes🙃

[@justoneofmillions9340]

Wow... i actually started crying. Poor baby... you can just tell she is so sweet and just wants love from her owner.

[@TheHungryTrollRawr]

i've NEVER felt anything for snakes apart from fear and maybe a little hate if i'm honest.. but i actually feel for this poor creature! i really want her to get well!! like wtf is wrong with me? Well done mate for caring for her! You're an absolute legend!

[@beanoptodon]

Why is that a wrong thing? They're just creatures that are trying to live life like you and I.

[@TheHungryTrollRawr]

@@beanoptodon Well i meant that bit in jest. After watching this video, it changed my perspective on snakes. I realize i've been ignorant and judged them unfairly, i actually like ball pythons now and would have cared for this one as best i could. I won't keep one as a pet thou as i believe they should be free in their natural enviroment. That's just my opinion thou.

[@TheLovablekc]

The wobble is actually quite distressing, I only learned of that condition today

[@eequalsmcdonald]

Spider morph

[@Kairos_Akuma]

Whoever breed this is just plain disgusting

[@paganfox165]

@@eequalsmcdonald many other morphs have it, some even worse than spider, like champaine

[@paganfox165]

@@Kairos_Akuma why, becuse they have head wobble? The have a shake? Gess what, I have a shake. A bad shake very very simaler to a more sevear head wobble. No one has given me any side effects wobble causes that actualy harm the snake. Most wobblers are good eaters and sutch, but it makes people uncomfurtabul to see them like that. Not the snake, but the humans looking at the snake. Just like it freaks people out when they see me shakeing. Dont get me started on if someone sees me having a real bad shaking episode. But i feel nothing. Sometimes i dont notice. My body just desides to do its own thing. If you have any information on how head wobble is on par with buldogs being unable to breath or germsn shepards haveing painful hip and back problems, PLEASE tell me. Honestly, i want to know, i just havent found anything. So far, it seems to be exactly the same as my shakeing i inherited from my grandmother.

[@ningbronsin9826]

Whays a spider morphol

[@shayla1939]

Poor baby. People suck. Thanks for taking her out of that situation and providing proper care.

[@kamimmm1049]

i cannot stand when people don’t properly care for their animals.

[@ScubaX29]

I saw her pictures on instagram, but seeing her in video brought me to tears. The person who neglected her should be jailed and should never own any animal ever again.

[@angelaperez6393]

What's the instagram

[@ScubaX29]

Angela Perez instagram.com/afroherpkeeper?igshid=1iy6t4od4rct8

[@emilyw7662]

This was extremely difficult for me to watch... however, I am beyond pleased with your care in treating this guy’s wounds and stuck sheds. I mean wow thank you sir. I’ll keep him in my thoughts.

[@Silver_wind_1987_]

When she pooped she looked so content like ahhh finally 😧

[@Heifzilla]

You’re a good guy. Thanks for helping this snake.

[@Mr.Crow101]

My theory on the snakes poor condition goes as followed. 1) Unqualified person obtains snake with only the cage set up 2) Unqualified person doesnt give correct humidity so stuck shed blinds the poor boy. 3) Unqualified person doesnt realize a blind snake cant protect itself against rats so he is now scarred.

[@PhoenixRayne88]

She is loving that bath!! Bringing her back to life already.

[@kyliedavis103]

I am only 14 and I have two snakes! And Albino ball python and a pied ball python! My dad has done a lot of research on them and we got both of them from a veterinarian! They are also both very very healthy! This video totally breaks my heart! Snakes are such sweet animals who are very VERY misunderstood! No person who treats an animal like this should be able to own any type of animal!

[@cynthiabrogan9215]

Kylie Davis one thing that I want to make sure you know before you buy more snakes. Always quarantine new animals for 30 so that your other snakes don’t get sick.

[@kyliedavis103]

Cynthia Brogan yup! We did as soon as we got my first snake we quarantined her because I have dogs! Then we quarantined my second snake too

[@sirswab]

Have you heard of periods

[@ericakennedy9258]

Love how compassionate you are for snakes at 14! ❤️

[@pastelroo3097]

It’s really great to see young people getting interested in snake ownership- it’s great you did lots of research too, and I’m sure you’re an excellent owner :)

[@someoneyouknow525]

This made me cry. Thank you for actually taking your time to care for the helpless where others failed. 💕