This Ball Python was Returned with Burns and Infection

[animal resources, products I use and more: goherping.com] - When sending off reptiles, I can never be 100% certain how they'll be cared for it despite doing my best. Today I talk about one of the few cases where animals end up getting mailed back to me for various reasons. This ball python went off to a home that seemed prepared and excited, but sadly they started having issues early on, where faulty supplies was their reason to blame. Once the snake came back, I was able to see the full extent of the respiratory infections, stuck shed and large burn on its belly.
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[@samsamthetrashcan]

I honestly feel really bad for the guy who had him. It sounds like a case of unfortunate coincidence. I’m very happy the comments are understanding and not ripping the guy a new one.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@whocares269]

@@pangi5460 piss off 🤣🤣

[@elsreptilesandmore1686]

@@whocares269 u piss off to then Jesus

[@Dude.are.you.for.cereal]

Your name should be Sam Sam the trash can can use

[@MyDuckSaysFucc]

I feel like a lot of animal neglect cases are like this. Accidents and ignorance. People should try to be more understanding.

[@susanhigh5190]

I'm so glad they kept in touch with you and sent the snake back.

[@dizzi5764]

Yo I’m naming my next reptile paper clip

[@DaneH64]

@@dizzi5764 saaame

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@jupsoup2444]

@@pangi5460 what-

[@weezerl0vr]

@@pangi5460 no

[@quillclock]

thats so rough... thermostat broke and cooked all the moisture out of the enclosure. n then cooked the python's tummy :( no wonder he was tryin to get out / was stressed. you are a god send to these animals and owners. keep up the amazing work

[@shabadagoobalikeameeboomee7358]

Fake. He was my baby

[@CheshieD]

@@shabadagoobalikeameeboomee7358 I- wha

[@beafraid2951]

@@shabadagoobalikeameeboomee7358 ???

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

Heat pack probably did the burn.

[@quillclock]

@@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming IDK man. Alex would've mentioned that it was packaged improperly. Plus he waited for the weather to be nice to ship it so he didnt need one.

[@Thurston86]

Whenever Alex is talking, I like to focus on Stan and imagine he’s the one speaking.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@Wingedshadowwolf]

🤣

[@PridefulShadow]

Honestly, I feel like Stan generally embodies Alex's current mood of every vid (or his internal mood). 🤣

[@AriasArius]

@@pangi5460 Take your schizo meds dude

[@formaldehyde420]

Poor bby At least they were sent back to get the care they needed.

[@Mommyzillaaaaa]

3 hours ago? How this was made 2 hours ago

[@SB-wj8oj]

Patreon gets early access I think

[@CheshieD]

@@Mommyzillaaaaa errr video says it was posted 4 hours ago so

[@DaneH64]

@@CheshieD no duh you're an hour after him...

[@CheshieD]

@@DaneH64 well half an hour to be exact. Either way my point still stands in terms of what they asked

[@charamia9402]

Poor pup, that's quite a few problems to get sorted... Props to the owner though, for realising they were unable to help and having the decensy to sending him back. Not everybody would do that. Oh, and we definately want to hear more stories!

[@patrickbang3037]

i was already convinced that the owner did everything they could for the poor danger noodle, for gods sake they send the strawberry hat on accident im not gonna get a silly hat for an animal i know i will neglect till its death.. so thats atleast proof enough for me that the owner is a decent human being and also they didnt come up with a billion excuses, was straight forward and returned the snake when they realized it wasnt gonna work out

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@alexanderbrown5425]

Speaking as a vet, I might be able to shed a little light on the bloodwork recommendation. Bloodwork can be a great general screening tool. Because we can't ask animals how they are feeling, we rely on specific cues in their behaviour to make guesses, and sometimes those are bad guesses. Sometimes owners also fail to notice a lot of signs of disease, so vets are looking for more objective data to base their decisions. Boodwork can be another clue into how the animal is doing in general and in an ideal world we would trend it periodically through life, even if the animal looks normal. Additionally, think about this example: a vet sees a snake for a suspected respiratory infection. The vet doesn't mention bloodwork and treats it as usual with some antibiotics and husbandry recommendations. The snake them declines to the point of death and the owners have a post mortem examination performed, which shows the snake also had lungworm, kidney disease, heart disease or something else going on. The owner then says "why didn't we know it had x disease, why didn't you recommend or mention bloodwork (or some other diagnostic test that would have given a clue about x disease)? My snake might have lived if we knew about this!" The vet would be at fault if a client made a complaint and could face hefty fines.

[@Moonastronaut]

The impartant thing imo is havrng the owners be informed and they can make their own decisions. Ie all symptoms point to this common thing and it is likely this but blood work would elimnate other potential issues, it's your choice. Also if a parent took a baby to see the dr, will they ask for bloodwork each time?

[@appalachiabrauchfrau]

and that's why vets need to pick up the informed consent model more often. Give the option every time, with reasons and context as to why you may need to charge the owner for such and such panel or test. I get the risks that your preemptive testing is trying to juke, but something needs to change so you don't have to sneak bloodwork into the visit (or onto the bill from the owner's perspective, often times) for fear of fines, litigation or a blemish on your career -- or all three. Routine exams for exotics becoming normalized is the answer, I think, but animal healthcare is expensive. People are already scared of emptying their wallets over their own health, a pet is just another medical accident waiting to break the bank. Exotic pet insurance needs to be talked about more, as far as I know there's only three reputable plans, maybe less, that also needs to be fixed...

[@annasstorybox7906]

And, at least as far as I know, infections in humans often show in their blood as indicators for inflation. I once had blood work done in order to be allowed in rowing tournaments. The first blood work had a tiny amount of indicators hinting at an inflation. According to the doctor it was so little that it was probably leftover from a common cold and the irritated airways going along with that since there were no other indicators for some serious illness and I didn't have any noticeable issues since at least a week prior and even before that I probably only had a little bit of a runny nose. So... At least in humans even small and otherwise almost unnoticeable conditions can show up in blood work as certain indicators. Those indicators are (sometimes only) a hint on the direction in which followup examinations should go.

[@gaylelescanec4410]

The vet can also be wrong or not der. I had blood work done on my dog after she had an unknown seizure attack...a cluster. The blood work showed nothing. We were advised to go nothing. Then the worst thing happy. My poor 3 yr old puppy had a series of cluster seizures. Almost 6 clusters in a row. By the time we put her meds, she wasn't the same. She was medicated but, after a torturous month. She would not rest, would not eat, drink, or sleep. She wandered most of the day and night, she constantly moaned. We were devastated that the vet couldn't do more sooner and refused to let us guide her on the final journey...but instead let us all be tortured watching her in pain and not being able to do anything. I didn't sue the vet. They made a mistake. Blood work didn't help, maybe sometimes it can....but I cannot agree with your argument.

[@Dinjur]

Sure, but the prices are outrageous. You're profiting off people's fear that their pets MAY have an underlying issue. It's not necessary in most cases. There are few diseases that can be confirmed with bloodwork, and they're almost always fatal diseases anyway. The only time I can see blood work genuinely helping is if it's a wild caught snake who is being added to a breeding line. Making it healthy and diagnosing issues is necessary. Otherwise, it's mostly useless.

[@dryleopardd]

*Returns snake, “Uhh, my snake was defective”

[@GoHerping]

i literally get bank disputes where someone will want a refund, select the option "Product defective" and give no further context. they don't win the disputes..

[@o5-7firefox]

@@GoHerping What do they think will happen??? "Uh, yeah, sorry, the snake I sent you didn't work."

[@Dragonemperess]

@@GoHerping 🤣🤣 "This snake refuses to drink G-fuel!" "The turtle is too slow and refuses to come when called!" "This crested gecko keeps staring at me and won't even blink."

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@CryoChaosAlex]

@@pangi5460 sorry but what, stop speaking in tongues

[@moogoesthewolfgang]

Stan is having a great time in the background

[@quillclock]

as always

[@nugget8967]

Stan will never not being having a great time

[@bingdinggold1877]

I was like who the hells Stan lmao? then I noticed the lizard in the cage. Why'd I think it was empty

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

He actually looks rather composed for a change. Usually he's preoccupied battling invisible demons

[@slimyturtle4665]

@@Amy_the_Lizard pardon me sir, but these "invisible demons" you speak of are not invisible, but rather the terrifying dragon that lives in ever shiny surface stan looks into.

[@trashjackal]

he really just named a snake paperclip

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@lexaryan526]

@@pangi5460 no

[@meetshivam]

@@pangi5460 no u

[@psixi2668]

stealing that name

[@unanimouslyrandom2981]

@@pangi5460 nah

[@blep.itsMeek]

at least they sent it back instead of like most people, won’t admit they messed up especially to the person they got the animal from thank you for what you do!!

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@nurrdy]

Man what an absolute drag. When I got my ball I really wasnt doing the humidity as well as I thought and when she got a stuck shed I felt so damn terrible. I was able to assist her with it via massage and spray. She did poop on me as I got closer to the end but a.) I deserved it and b.) I deserved it. But now I have the husbandry where it should be and she had her second and full shed

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@nurrdy]

@@pangi5460 you have absolutely no idea how many times I survived a "rapture" God doesn't want me, dude.

[@pangi5460]

@@nurrdy if you are left behind the real rapture.... i hope you'll survive it...

[@nurrdy]

@@pangi5460 thats nice of you but I think ultimately no one survives a rapture haha. It's okay though I am happy

[@pangi5460]

@@nurrdy only a few people will survive the tribulation... then you still have time to repent...

[@XKuroXHanaX]

As someone who works with people animals daily. Take pictures before you ship thrm with note cards with the date written on them. Just so you have proof on hand that the animal sent out was in good health. Archive said photos and hope you never have to pull them out. There are always going to be sketchy people and situations so all you can do is make sure you protect yourself.

[@desertdragonworksaz]

What a cutie! No wonder he was grumpy, if he had stuck shed, and possibly a burned belly, and RI. I'd bite, too. Such a shame, I'll bet someone else will love him though! (volunteers) lol

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@tonyflamingosucks6590]

The snake will eventually be back up on emerald scales

[@skittlebunny7654]

@@pangi5460 It is always coming. Time isn't a factor to heaven. Could happen 6 seconds from now could happen 11 years from now.. either way, a blink of the eye to Jesus. He does love us all. Amen

[@pangi5460]

@@skittlebunny7654 that is why you need to stay repentant for the rest of your life... so you dont go to hell.

[@barrybenson3691]

@@pangi5460 maybe i want to 😈

[@TacoLlamaYES]

no hydrometer? : ( I get being scared to handle the snake, but spraying the enclosure can be done from feet away, and during a time that they are in their hide or eating so they are distracted? idk, poor dude. I feel bad for the guy, maybe they just jumped into something too quickly for themselves. i'm glad he tried to help him out and knew when to return lil snake.

[@mangogo44]

I'm sorry to be that person but that's hyGrometer 😬

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@grace.reynolds3396]

I just got my ball python a couple weeks ago, and honestly I understand how he feels. At first I was kinda scared of him, since it was my first snake, and he was pretty defensive because I wasn't feeding him right, and I hadn't gotten the humidity right. Now that's all good and dandy, and he's perfectly fine, but for someone who'd never had a snake before, you really have to work yourself up to picking up a defensive snake, and he probably couldn't do that! Also... I was spraying my boys enclosure and he bit me, so I do understand the fear on that part too. Poor lad.

[@shannontimoney5901]

I totally agree! I got my first BP in June of last year and at first I was scared shitless to pick her up 🥴 until I saw my sons (5, 7, 10) hold her and then I felt more comfortable. Now she’s my absolute favorite pet I’ve ever had and love her to death.

[@grace.reynolds3396]

@@shannontimoney5901 yes! My BP is probably the most fulfilling pet I've ever had and I have a cat and dog.. lol. But they're sweethearts, people just have no experience!

[@mrsmollyquinn]

I think it’s great that they felt comfortable enough to send it back to you. There are a lot of people who would feel embarrassed and just hand it off to the next home without getting any medical care. So it says something that they felt safe asking questions and returning it.

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

Aaaw poor thing, god that sucks, he’s gotta be in pain, how scary that has to be, to be in pain, snd not understand why or how and not be able to do anything about it, it might be "just a snake" but they feel pain and fear just like anyone else

[@Shannonbarnesdr1]

@@Lilowner96 yeah that is very possible, you’d think they’d have kept a watch on it and caught it before it burned and injured the cutie-noodle though, poor baby, I’m just glad at least they returned him and didn’t just ignore the issue until he died or became extremely ill from it, I hope he makes a full recovery

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@ChicagoMel23]

Well he’s telling the truth

[@coweenuhm9662]

My desire to own this snake is really high. I have such a soft spot for animals that have had a rough time in life

[@etourdizzy]

i feel you!

[@coweenuhm9662]

@@etourdizzy right give me the broken and the damaged ones, i need them to know love 🥺💕 I appreciate others who have that same energy ☺️

[@etourdizzy]

@@coweenuhm9662 they all deserve equal amounts of care and love 🥺🥺

[@MichelleSK6]

Sounds like a savior complex, not that that's a bad thing lol

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@SavvyFaerie]

I hope Paperclip feels better soon

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@alyssavazquez1203]

I think sending to that person again would be fine provided they show proof they've changed their set up. Like you said, they seemed friendly enough, they reached out for help, they took them to the vet, and they sent the snake back. They clearly care and wanted the best for the snake, they simply weren't able to deliver at this time for whatever reason.

[@GoHerping]

I think they had buyer's remorse

[@avrilmarine3098]

Well this is gonna be *interesting*

[@Keebzoo]

Or very interesting

[@willytheartist1258]

Yeah.. InTeReStInG 🙃

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@barrybenson3691]

@@miao660 ignore them theyre saying that to everyone 💀

[@Rob_Thorsman]

That ball looks super sweet and doesn't seem defensive at all. It will make someone a great pet. Now I want to hear the story about the Walgreens drop box.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@aster5600]

I'm glad that you were able to take it back and take care of it. They obviously were in over their head and didn't realize how they were mistreating it.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@aster5600]

@@pangi5460 eek I’m so scared. boohoo I’m bisexual and I’m going to go to hell. 😒

[@rawkshavant]

Interesting video. I think this was just a series of unfortunate events and maybe someone mistaking a fogger for a mister and getting the wrong thing. I'd be interested in seeing the other cases of people sending back reptiles and whatever happened with the threatened lawsuits and police calls.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@van2165]

@@pangi5460 bro stop

[@pangi5460]

@@van2165 he wanted.... me to tell you.... he loves you so much...

[@barrybenson3691]

@@pangi5460 👹

[@VoxNdoc]

@@pangi5460 stop, your trying to push Jesus on people who may not even be religious. Go back to your church and stop spamming comments with this. I have nothing against Christians but come on.

[@odorigolae801]

Hi! I recently started working at an exotic vet clinic as a vet assistant and I love it! I was surprised I even got the job because I don’t have any experience besides pet sitting but I get to see so many different reptiles and your videos have really helped me seem smarter than I am lol 😅 they were so surprised that I could tell when a bearded dragon had metabolic bone disease. Anyway thanks for making videos and keep up the good work!

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@shadowswallow]

Aww, poor baby. 🥺 It sounds like the owner was in over their head and had some really bad luck, rather than this being the result of malice. I’m glad you’re examining Emerald Scales’ procedures to see what you could do to prevent another animal from falling through the cracks. It’s really great the amount of support you give to your adopters after the fact, and clear that you really care about the animals going to a good home where they thrive. I hope that if/when the previous owner sees this video they do come to the comments section and see how understanding everyone is being. Mistakes happen and animals (or people) get hurt sometimes. But the important thing is learning so that going forward we do better. If the owner ever has another reptile I’d be surprised if they weren’t the most paranoid keeper in the world.

[@platinumcloset4448]

As a vet student we are being taught that most exotic/reptile cases brought to the clinic will be husbandry caused. If you advise them on proper care and handling and the problem remains then start doing diagnostics. I hate that vets get the reputation that we just want your money. No we just want to help your pets. The expensive stuff is usually the quickest and most accurate way to identify the problem.

[@liviasdantas6953]

Me: * watches the video * * notices it was released 3 hours ago * * starts crying because there’s no part 2 yet *

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@shabadagoobalikeameeboomee7358]

@@pangi5460 bruhh 💀😂

[@pangi5460]

@@shabadagoobalikeameeboomee7358 When you see him in the sky.... i hope youll get on your knees and repent.

[@shabadagoobalikeameeboomee7358]

@@pangi5460 I’m Christian but u just being mad weird, no ones gonna believe u if u talkin like that.

[@jessi4894]

Alex, my dude, you get into more drama with just yourself and HOAs and UHauls than other KZbinrs get into with each other 😂 I know it's stressful for you, but I want the dropbox and lawsuit threats videos, please. I would also enjoy progress updates on how this poor little baby is doing 💗 Hope for a speedy recovery.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@morganwareham4216]

my ball is a rescue and she has a huge burn scar along one side of her body and the end of her tail was either burnt off or fell off due to stuck shed she is a trooper if ya wanna see pics id be happy to show

[@vapecat6038]

If your not going to take care of a animal don't get it. if you get one you have to get ready for about 10 or more years of taking care of a living being. Just anyone who will get any type of animal don't abuse it or hurt it in any way that is really sad and if your doing that on purpose you have no life .

[@tiredallthetime1636]

Even though it didn’t work out and the snake came back with a slew of problems it didn’t have prior that person sounds like a good owner. Admitting when you need help and returning the animal when you no longer feel you can help it is the right thing to do even though I’m sure it was embarrassing and difficult for that person to do.

[@akio_kuro]

why are your eyebrows so nice im legit jealous

[@gretamezei1240]

i was literally staring at his eyebrows through the whole video lmfao

[@JohnSmith-mk1rj]

Damn. Alex is getting so professional in his presentation. He's really a young entrepreneur. I wish him success.

[@hunterpigg5662]

This guy is so interesting , he seems really genuine which is rare for a reptile KZbinr/ KZbinr in general.

[@doodles54321]

Wow, I feel so blessed to find the vet I have. My brooks king has been having impaction problems, twice now, where no amount of soaking, exercise or changes to substrate made any effect and medication was needed. Thankfully with both incidents (years apart) the medication worked, and got her system moving. But my vet never pushed me to do bloodwork, and left the X-rays completely up to me, which in hindsight I'm very thankful for.

[@kitnkindlin683]

Thought that said Pall Bython I only saw the notification for a second before I ended up pressing it

[@Rob_Thorsman]

Now I want to write a book where the main character is named "Paul Bython."

[@carolineullrich7323]

Sound like unfortunately the person didn't know what they were going. Plus sounds like this was their 1st snske. Good thing they sent him back.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@MaygunTheMenace]

Poor Paper Clip 😩 I love him!! It’s always a good reminder to always check temperatures & humidity.

[@slimyturtle4665]

I know this is a serious video but i couldn't take my eyes off stan the whole time

[@o5-7firefox]

That the dude in the background on the cave? If so, mood

[@slimyturtle4665]

@@o5-7firefox yep! Stan is basically just a whole ass mood...

[@Thurston86]

I’m like that with every video! Lol

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@katsou4755]

@@pangi5460 huh

[@_jack_28_21]

I see a goherping notification. I click on the goherping video. I enjoy the goherping video. I get sad that the goherping video is over. I cry myself to sleep

[@thedancingkitkat]

Ah, relatable. We can cry together frand.

[@Trupiato]

I like how you said that you got a bunch of clips of Paper Clip on paper towels

[@blazertundra]

Poor little guy. I'm surprised the previous owner didn't try to at least do a humidity box setup. My 22 year old snake has always done well being kept in low humidity with a humid hide. The few times he gets a RI or when he is in shed, I add a little extra moisture.

[@indominuswrex9465]

What a pretty Butter, I'm glad he's back to where he can get proper care.

[@SwimmingInSunlight]

I'm definitely intrigued by videos like weird customer experiences! 😊

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@GraceLJW]

Aw poor snakey. I'm so glad the owner contacted you to ask about why their snake was stressed out, and then sent the snake back!

[@desertdragonworksaz]

PS: Mochi the leopard gecko is absolutely the coolest one I have. He is so darn cute, and huge! He is always sticking his head out whenever he hears me talking... I adore him!

[@Dragonemperess]

CUUUUUTE!!! 💖💖💖

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@ashmenser7959]

I took my beardie to the vet today because he hasn’t been eating a lot lately. I had to wait almost a month to see her, but the appointment was today. I just finished his first syringe feeding and I’m overjoyed that he took the food no problem.

[@Dr.Belububub]

I would love to hear more stories. It really shows how much you guys do and that it's not just about shipping animals to random people that wanted one.

[@aquaterraexoticpets]

I litterally was just watching one of your other vids.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@MeshuggahDave.]

I hope you are making a good amount of overhead because you provide a loving service. I support you kid! You are showing the world how to love and I love that. Never give up!

[@sandrahuff4328]

That is a gorgeous snake glad you have him back in your care and can bring him back to good health. Enjoy watching your videos

[@sydwillis2520]

I'm so sorry this happened to you and the snake

[@PoisonIvy1990]

Before I got my first BP I literally watched so many videos including yours and done so much research. Don’t get me wrong I have made I few mistakes but I quickly recognized it and corrected it. Do your homework people’s

[@Julaeable]

I like how respectful you are about the buyer - sometimes shit just happens, even if you care

[@akio_kuro]

I keep getting distracted by Stan's majestic face

[@emiliakeustersarchive4736]

I read it as 'Alex's majestic face' and I was like yeah same😭

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@staceydailey6394]

I wanna hear all the stories! Cute ball I Hope she feels better soon!

[@theindigollama]

It's nice to see the comments are understanding. Sounds like the person had a lot of issues happen at once and likely wasn't aware of them until it was too late. Good on them for eventually noticing it and doing the right thing. Hopefully they learn from this and do not let it discourage them.

[@rionamacdarach981]

That poor baby! Some people just don't understand how to properly care for them and don't fully know what they're getting themselves into when getting a snake for the first time and don't care for them well enough. I know I spoil all 8 of my snek babies rotten, and don't expect everyone to care for theirs the same way I do, but they should at least provide the standard requirements for their babies when they decide to care for one. That poor sweet baby! I hate to see snakes have to go through getting burned and end up with RIs. That's so sad! I'm so glad that there are people like you that know what to do in cases like this and can care for the injuries and help guide people in what to do or not do in situations like this. That's where you never know with people where they seem excited and we'll informed on how to care for one and seem prepared, but when it's their first one, they don't understand what to do/not do to care for them. I would love to take little Paperclip if you haven't found a home for him!

[@Dehalove]

This reminds me of your 2018 videos where you were still learning and dealing with new animal issues all the time. I love this and I hope that pretty snake feels better soon.

[@StainedBrain]

I'm so glad he was responsible and contacted you. I follow a very nice ballpython group on Facebook. This group is very informative and nice for the most part (unlike.. a certain one). I learned a lot from them the last year and a half. I've seen many posts about ballpython's being burnt because the person didn't have a thermostat or something else went wrong. Sometimes things just happen:(

[@yassydney]

i need to hear about the walgreens dropbox and lawsuit threats 😩

[@mollyallen2400]

Just an fyi - this was super informative and engaging and a fun watch! Yes - more, please! :)

[@yamiryushi]

There shouldn't be any red flags because I think the person genuinely just didn't know how to properly care and as you said was afraid of the snake. Poor baby needs lots of R&R now. These kind of videos are awesome. I like them. Its always interesting to see the good and the bad side of reptile ownership and selling/breeding. I've always wondered this side of it for any breeder really, so this is a really enjoyable series that I'd love to watch more of.

[@kingaustin444]

Man you might want to bump up your humidity for your ball pythons that pastel Butter has stuck shed! Give it a soak, and maybe mist the cage a few times more, if you are using a tank that might be the issue! Try covering more of the top so that less humidity escapes!

[@BootyJuicesr.]

Hey King 🙌🙌 thanks for taking your time and helping others like me and even the big guys! 😄

[@mischa5075]

Sad to see Paperclip in this state, but boy is that morph gorgeous. Still a very pretty snake. Hope it gets better soon.

[@WaltRBuck]

Lol Law suit threats. Generally, you have to be stubborn and rich to go through with those because they almost always cost more than what is gotten from them.

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@WaltRBuck]

Who is Jesus Christ to you?

[@WaltRBuck]

@cat snake You're right of course. I was just hoping they'd respond. I have a very specific set of questions for situations like that. LOL

[@randikinton7018]

More stories ! Please! The snake really suffered,glad you have it back.

[@ashleyselman1304]

I prefer to use a humidity box for my ball python and spray the tank thoroughly whenever he's shedding and make sure the humidity box stay is humid all year round because I live in a humid State as it is so it's constantly around 40 to 50% humidity here and in his humidity box it's around 70 to 80 maybe 90 percent humidity so he has that option to move in and out of it as he pleases because I know in the wild they get humidity from going in termite mounds but Africa is not always constantly humid everywhere so I don't like to keep the entirety of the cage humid all the time it's just what I found works for me and he is a very happy and healthy ball python. I also have a large water dish big enough for him to soak in so one end of the tank has his humidity box while the other end has a sterilite tub that I believe is 6 quarts maybe a little bigger but I know it is big enough for him to sit in even though he has to be balled up a little bit to sit in it and I feel it about halfway so he can soak as he wishes and it helps raise the humidity and his tank because he has a PVC enclosure so it helps with humidity as well. I just have found that this works for me because I don't want to keep it to humid as it's already humid where I live

[@tazeplayz7867]

NEVER BUY AN ANIMAL IF YOURE SCARED OF IT!!! That's the most important lesson we need to learn from this..

[@bingdinggold1877]

I think they were scared because the snake was hissing AFTER they got it

[@tazeplayz7867]

@@bingdinggold1877 even if that is the case, you still shouldn't be scared.. if you know snakes then you know some are gonna be like that and it's gonna take a little time for it to acclimate and get used to you.

[@glitchslurpsbongwater1471]

@@tazeplayz7867 it was doing it months after and they were most likely afraid because it looked to be in a "strick" position

[@tazeplayz7867]

@@glitchslurpsbongwater1471 you mean "strike"? But yeah it was doing that because it's husbandry was obviously all wrong. That's definitely a lesson to learn here also is do research before buying any animal.

[@glitchslurpsbongwater1471]

@@tazeplayz7867 Alex literally said the cage had looked fine 😐

[@mattryan6886]

That snake is beautiful morph, I would really like to own that myself. I don’t think this person was a bad owner per say, it sounds like had some equipment failures and maybe a few mistakes by owner in keeping the animal. We are human unfortunately we can make mistakes, thankfully animal is getting care he needs now and will find a new home. I commend you for not shaming this person, others may not have given them the benefit of the doubt like that. That is why you are going to continue to grow the channel and emerald scales!!!!!!

[@pebob8580]

hi I think ur videos r really cool. usually i dont like pet videos but these are so informational and good and entertaining and awesome.

[@Princess_Shanie]

I know this is 3 months old, but you’re a fantastic youtuber. I love the educational videos :)

[@noahhollett1899]

i love u go herping plz never leave!!!!!!!!!!

[@legendarymayormarylikestur8874]

Awesome the snake parent got help! Wishing snakeypoo a quick recovery ❤

[@kendellkryptonite2561]

Love these stories about your experiences, would love to hear more.

[@333lookz]

Would like to hear more of these type of stories

[@timothygreer188]

At least he seems well-fed. Foggers are notorious for causing UTIs in BPs and honestly should only be used with amphibians

[@kyraschultz4836]

It just seems insane to me that people let there animals get hurt/sick ball pythons are so easy to care for i have a bioactive so apart from cleaning up his poop feeding watering and the occasional misting to keep the humidity up theres pretty much nothing to do my dogs are more high maintenance than my snake

[@JL-gq5xo]

Right, after figuring out the basic husbandry for the first time pretty simple. Insane someone would let an animal get that bad

[@beentheredonethat5908]

Poor guy. Sometimes people have a hard time. Owning snakes or reptiles isn't for everyone, I have learned over many years fear is the biggest issue with these animals, it causes neglect by accident. Even a snake that acts aggressive gets handled, in fact more often to socialize it and look for concerns to make sure they are okay. I feel bad both for the animal and person, they probably feel horrible.

[@jeanbeanie5785]

Poor baby! I hope you can get it back to feeling better. I've had several reptiles come to me with mites/RI's/Burns before. Not all in the same critter, but still awful to deal with.

[@deliciapineda8632]

I enjoy your videos and your knowledge. My state has no exotic vets but I luckily have a licensed snake breeder and exotic keeper who is currently helping me with my python. Thank you for your information so that we can keep our animals safe

[@justadude5868]

i was just wondering earlier when youd upload again

[@pangi5460]

Repent Jesus Christ is coming "Rapture" He Loves you All.

[@geckoenjoyer3471]

Everyone talking about the ball python but nobody is talking about how Alex knows what it feels like to vape.

[@thequeenoftheabsols]

You dont have to vape to know what it feels like to vape

[@glitchslurpsbongwater1471]

Why do we care he's an adult

[@savedbythewind]

people forget he is an adult

[@carmencampbell3603]

he’s an adult? who cares if he vapes or has vaped before😂

[@sagaedling195]

Yes, love little check ins with specific individuals! Great vid!

[@reese1815]

This snake is absolutely gorgeous like omg

[@Vailwolf]

When I adopted my ball python his belly looked kinda similar and if was mostly scale rot. Can't say for sure from just the video but you could also be dealing with that. Luckily I'm sure you know how to handle that if it comes up. That poor snake is absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure he will heal up nice.

[@platinum_amortentia]

poor baby. i just took in an albino BP who had 100% stuck shed, underweight and lived in a too small, dirty enclosure and was handled with a snake hook because he was apparently aggressive. poor thing just doesn't know what the world is and every day is a new experience. he's 10 and had never been outside either. i've never used that hook on him and since day 3 or so he's been all talk but really a sweetie. these guys are so hard to resist :)

[@catboysephiroth560]

Props to the former owner for thinking of Paperclip's wellbeing. That's always good to hear.

[@samthepancake69]

the little calcifer and noface dolls in the back are so cute

[@lisamoore6804]

Awwe, poor fella. :( I'm glad they sent him back to you.

[@kakoaisland6636]

Poor baby, I hope everything works out!! Would love to see more videos like this 🙏

[@kordless13]

Really enjoyed the video! Can't wait for more.

[@RZFitnessTV]

Poor baby :( that makes me sad. Good luck to the little guy =/

[@ForgivnesPro]

It's very interesting to hear these kind of stories! Keep 'em coming!

[@rage-quitcentral5038]

Thanks for another great video

[@almighty2134]

I wonder, are you treating the burn with betadine? This was how I handled a bally coming to me with a belly burn almost just as bad, she healed up within one shed and was perfect after- barely a scar from it.

[@kagekoot]

When I got my snake, I took him from a neglected person and he had a giant burn (12 inches across his belly too, treated with a diluted betadine bath and neosporin and it scarred over well) and stuck shed from low humidity, it was around 10%. He had undertank heating but the thermostat controlling it was broken, neglected overall tho :/ wasn't fed in 4 months and never handled. Lied on how he got the burn too! Said it was from a power outage during a flood,,, which doesn't explain it or even make sense ? How do you get a burn from the heating being turned off ??

[@nathanfortier7478]

Poor snake. Awesome video though, definitely would love to hear more stories, I use these type of videos to know what I should keep an eye on when I’ll be able to have reptiles in a couple of years (can’t have any right now and waiting to stabilize my life before getting any reptiles)

[@bowkatiewow]

Would love to see more of these updates of animals that had to be returned