In the short term, I think the big thing is that the female is eating again. To me that indicates that basic health is good. I somewhat agree on the vet issue but only in the case where you can't find a good one.

In the long term you have the question of whether the snake should be bred or not. I don't think this is easy to answer for two reasons. One, snakes don't need to be bred to ovulate and two in my experience fertilized eggs cause way fewer problems than slugs.

If the snake never ovulates again, it will probably be fine. If however its condition results in ovulation the old slugs could be passed with the new eggs or the new eggs could also impact causing further complications. I've seen and heard of both. Chances are best with fertilized eggs but even so further reproductive activity is most likely to compound the existing problem. Keep in mind that I've not seen this enough to draw solid conclusions. Given such a small sample set, one or two different outcomes could completely change the picture.

If you value the animal it would be best to find a vet with whom you can experience a better outcome or be prepared to put it down if further complications arise. I know a lot of people don't like to hear that but if you don't have access to a good vet or can't afford one, if it comes to it, the animal shouldn't be allowed to suffer.

As far as selling off the animal as a "pet" I wouldn't do so without full disclosure.
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