Today's post is about a special ball python that came into my care as a rescue last year. His name is Mauve and he is a mojave royal python who has a bump on his nose and a prolapsed hemipene. A local breeder wanted to find him a new home that could offer him a caring and loving environment. I took him in as an extended part of my scaley family.
I am glad to report that Mauve is now doing really well. Last year I was concerned about him as he decided to fast for six months and as I was less experienced with royal pythons back then and I found this to be a major worry. I am now pleased to say that he is now one of my best feeders, loves his grub and has become a pretty aggressive feeder. I have also discovered if your ball pythons are a good weight, fasting can be nothing to worry about and being patient with them is the best way to go.
He also sheds great and does everything he should. I am so happy that this little guy is doing well and I love having him in my care as I know I can provide him with everything that he needs.
I would encourage people who can provide a good and loving home to take on a rescue as in some cases breeders who have an unbreedable snake would put him/her to sleep. In some cases the snake is actually healthy. I am a strong believer in not killing any animal that is healthy if the animal can be rehomed, even if it does have defects. Nothing in life is always perfect and giving a chance to an animal no one else wants is rewarding.
