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Aside from the obvious of seeing a vet, I received this little lady yesterday and apparently she seems to have a problem with her left front leg. Any suggestions.

A second photo.

Is this the one offered by BallRoom Pythons South on KS? Sure looks like the same leg problem in their ad photo. If so I would think they owe you a refund. I'd sure like to get some of these some time! Good luck with somehow getting it to do OK. They sure look cute.

Yes and I did receive a complete refund. A regrettable situation. But she seems to be doing ok and I have given her the best facility that I had. Poor thing. JERRY

Well I suppose it is fortunate for her that they sold her not realizing the issue. I have an A. capra that had a broken left front hand/wrist when I got her (which I was told about) but I can't even see a problem now so maybe some of these things have a way of resolving themselves as unlikely as it seems? She looks like a cute animal and at least she won't need all her faculties to escape predators so she will probably live a long and decent life, maybe even be productive! Good to know the dealer took care of it too. I had considered getting her but the shipping exceeded my limits for one animal as I am on a limited budget. Good luck and it would be interesting to know how she does.

At first I was really upset because I could not believe how anyone can miss an injury like that. But in all fairness to the shipper, he offered an apology , refunded the entire amount including the shipping and I have her. Very well cared for . I have a friend who is a vet, and when I have an opportunity to see him (he is out of town), Ill let him check her out. But you are correct, she eats well and for breeding purposes she may work out fine...........I hope. Thanks for the post.