In a local pet-shop there has been a Boa Constrictor for sale for months now. The first time i saw it, it had shed horribly, it was a bit dehydrated and had a slight fungal infection on it's back. But it still caught my eye, because it had pretty silver gray almost Anery looking eyes. The owner of the shop assured me that was the way the animal came in, and that they were going to get it in better shape while it was in the shop. I had no reason for not believing him, the other animals looked pretty well.
Yesterday i visited the shop again to buy some thermometers, it's been a few months (5ish) since i last been there. So i walk to the reptile area, curious as always. The same boa was still there, looking absolutely Horrid. I talked to one of the employee's, he tried to convince me that the animal was recently brought in 'with a slight burn' and that it wouldn't eat, but that is is doing 'better' now. I know for a fact that he was lying, it is
exactly the same animal. It's in the the same enclosure, same price, same pattern, same unusual eyes.
It's health has deteriorated, and he has obviously lost weight. I told them it was going to die if they kept it in this condition, and that they should really get it help before it's too late. I even offered to take it off their hands, but they want me to pay the full price. Not only is it a very sick animal that won't even eat, the price is Absolutely Ridiculous!! First time i went there i asked to see the papers, because i wanted to know Why it was so expensive. But it still doesn't make sense, its a Hypo Het. Albino, 66% Het Anery. And it costs 850,- Euro, which is 1053,- USD. I put the thermometers down, and left.. These ********'s not getting a penny from me...
I made some calls but the animal is
'cared for properly' so they won't do anything, the owner probably told them the same lie.. I'ts making me so angry! I wish i could help, he is slowly wasting away.. For a brief moment i even considered burglary, but that wouldn't be wise.
I really needed this off my chest, here's some pictures i took off him.. He even looks better in the pictures than he does in real life..
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