snakelover1995
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I'm posting this because I just had to put down my beloved male diamond python, as he had an as-of-yet undescribed bone-wasting disease (cause unknown, but nothing husbandry-related, possibly congenital - I am pulling all stops out now to figure it out and hopefully develop a treatment for the future). He was a dream come true because I got him when he was already large enough to be comfortable in a 4 by 2 enclosure, which is the smallest I have.
So, right now, I am desperately in search of a pure diamond python that is at least large enough to be comfortable in a 4 by 2 enclosure. Name your price and unless it is truly absurd I will at least consider it.
I am *very* cautious about having the same thing happen again, though, which is why I'm trying to screen potential animals. It is not something externally visible or detectable until it has progressed significantly, so it serves to be extra careful. Proven breeders get a pass, as it means they probably don't have the condition (mine was sold as he refused to take any females, which I suspect may have been because the movements were difficult in the early undetected stages). For others, I would want to see good video showing full body movement in all directions, showing they have no mobility issues, and I would be more than happy to pay for a short local vet trip for an X-ray (not entirely mandatory, but it would certainly help me feel a bit safer).
If anyone has anything, feel free to message me!
So, right now, I am desperately in search of a pure diamond python that is at least large enough to be comfortable in a 4 by 2 enclosure. Name your price and unless it is truly absurd I will at least consider it.
I am *very* cautious about having the same thing happen again, though, which is why I'm trying to screen potential animals. It is not something externally visible or detectable until it has progressed significantly, so it serves to be extra careful. Proven breeders get a pass, as it means they probably don't have the condition (mine was sold as he refused to take any females, which I suspect may have been because the movements were difficult in the early undetected stages). For others, I would want to see good video showing full body movement in all directions, showing they have no mobility issues, and I would be more than happy to pay for a short local vet trip for an X-ray (not entirely mandatory, but it would certainly help me feel a bit safer).
If anyone has anything, feel free to message me!