If it eats its first meal ok and poops ok, he's probably got a fighting chance. I'd get some opinions from some bigger breeders like the Barkers if you can. I'm sure Dave or Tracy would love to help you and give you their opinion.
However, there may just come a time when it is best to put it out of its misery, but I don't agree with what everyone is telling you. It needs to at least be given a fighting chance. I think I'm a softie like you. I don't think I could do that to an animal. I just couldn't throw a snake in the freezer. I don't see how it can't be uncomfortable for the snake. How would you like to be bagged up with no air and then put in a freezer, doesn't sound like much fun does it?
But one concern I have is if he is in pain. I know that Ralph Davis has some kinked caramels but it is not as bad, and they do just fine.
Do what you feel is best. I can't make you do something. Just use your best judgement. If it seems to act like a normal baby, eats, drinks, and poops ok, then maybe he'll do alright. Let us know what you choose to do. Good Luck.

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• My kinked baby - agirlnamedrita, Tue Jul 22 01:17:26 2008
• RE: My kinked baby - thisdude, Tue Jul 22 09:11:42 2008
• RE: My kinked baby - jyohe, Tue Jul 22 16:12:10 2008
• ANYONE ELSE FEEL I SHOULD KILL IT? - agirlnamedrita, Tue Jul 22 17:31:52 2008
• I'm with JY- freeze it now. - toshamc, Tue Jul 22 17:32:59 2008
• RE: As soon as you saw how bad it was... - gant77, Tue Jul 22 18:56:02 2008
• RE: As soon as you saw how bad it was... - jyohe, Tue Jul 22 19:14:58 2008
• calm yourself first - jyohe, Tue Jul 22 19:11:30 2008
• RE: calm yourself first - agirlnamedrita, Tue Jul 22 19:55:45 2008
• I'm with you on this one... - jespythonz, Tue Jul 22 20:20:49 2008
• RE: I'm with you on this one... - agirlnamedrita, Tue Jul 22 21:19:31 2008
• RE: It's about quality of life. - gant77, Tue Jul 22 23:59:58 2008
• RE: typo... - gant77, Wed Jul 23 00:02:50 2008
• RE: typo... - agirlnamedrita, Wed Jul 23 01:04:26 2008
• RE: It's about quality of life. - ginebig, Wed Jul 23 06:38:33 2008
• RE: calm yourself first - PHLdyPayne, Wed Jul 23 13:29:23 2008
• RE: calm yourself first - agirlnamedrita, Wed Jul 23 14:22:20 2008
• Then why ask - jyohe, Wed Jul 23 16:58:00 2008
• RE: My kinked baby - Coldthumb, Tue Jul 22 17:53:55 2008
• RE: My kinked baby - Melinda666, Tue Jul 22 19:11:06 2008
• don't freeze it! - teaspoon, Tue Jul 22 20:17:48 2008
• CO 2 does not work on reptiles - ssnakes, Tue Jul 22 20:37:20 2008
• PICS OF THE WHOLE CLUTCH (DUW) - agirlnamedrita, Tue Jul 22 21:22:04 2008
• Ralph Davis helped make my decision - agirlnamedrita, Tue Jul 22 21:50:36 2008
• RE: Ralph Davis helped make my decision - BrandonSander, Tue Jul 22 22:25:35 2008
• do the others look ok? - agirlnamedrita, Wed Jul 23 01:06:43 2008
• RE: do the others look ok? - BrandonSander, Wed Jul 23 02:45:19 2008
• Pics of Mom and Dad - agirlnamedrita, Wed Jul 23 14:30:22 2008