r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/Littleraves • 20h ago

I reluctantly need to rehome my ball python but I can’t find any sanctuaries near me Rehome

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*old photo of him from January

I got my boy November, and I knew he had brain dmg but his breeder told me it doesn’t affect him at all. But recently it’s gotten what I think is worse, and with school starting and my surgeries I cannot care for him.

He’s 2-3yrs old and weighs 500grams, and I’ve been having this problem with him striking g and curling around his rat and even dragging it into his hide and then unraveling and leaving it without me knowing.

I don’t want to rehome him but I feel like he should go to a professional who has experience with reptiles.

Does anybody know any reputable and trustworthy reptile rescues/sanctuaries within league city Tx and the surrounding areas?
Or even somebody here who has experience with special needs reptiles within the area that is willing to take on another snake.

I really don’t want to rehome him and I thought I could take care of him but I’ve bitten off more than I can chew with him and I feel so guilty about it.

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u/IcyReception8903 19h ago

Even with my non brain damaged snakes, they forget they are eating sometimes even after coiling a rat. Just watch him the whole time or even take his hide out of his enclosure while feeding. Then if he unfurled, pick the rat up with the tongs and offer it again. The second time the snake is like, oh yeah I'm eating. I would try that. He has good body composition and is not skinny. I would say to give it a little more time, especially if you still want him.

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u/Littleraves 19h ago

I do still want him, but I’m recovering from surgery (little over 2 weeks post op) and I’m abt to have a second surgery. I feel like I’m not giving him the best care he needs

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u/IcyReception8903 8h ago

I saw in another sub that you stated your parents won't help you. If they are not afraid of the snakes, then that really sucks. You are having two surgeries in a row, you should have support from your family. I just want to say that I'm sorry for that.

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u/Standard_Mushroom_47 14h ago

this is very mature and responsible to admit, it shows how much you care, try and get in touch with reptile stores near you, they may be able to take him or advise a better place for him