My grandfather was picking up trash in the back yard, and when he picked up a pile to throw in the back of his truck, a snake popped out! Guess what kind of snake it was? A ball python! About 5 foot (give or take), very healthy, female. He thought it was one of mine, but it wasn't. I was so surprised. I couldn't believe it. What are the odds that a ball python would turn up in the back yard of a snake keeper? It's got good weight, no scars or wounds, and probably 3+ years old. Nice snake. Tame, etc. I set it up in a rubbermaid after I soaked her and treated her for mites. She drank for almost an hour straight - which tells me that it might have been out in the wild for at least a week or so, maybe more - but who knows. I've dubbed her "Yard the python!"
size reference - the rubbermaid is 3ftx1.5ft
She has a vet appt. on Monday for a fecal (hopefully I'll get one in time!) and a general check up - and of course, she's being quarantined.
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