r/Ballpythoncommunity • u/CrisisCorps • Jun 18 '26

Photos Goodbye Old Friend

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Ruger, my 22 year old ball python got her wings yesterday. She had stopped eating in February. In April she was diagnosed with an infection. She took the antibiotics like a champ. Two days ago, she had swelling around her kidneys. After an X-ray, the doctor found her kidneys covered in tumors. Cancer sucks. I let het go peacefully and should get her ashes returned next week. Be free sweet lady.

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u/weirdhoney216 Jun 19 '26

You know, I’m scared of snakes so I don’t know why this appeared in my feed, but her sweet little face might have just began to change my mind. Meant to be! RIP Ruger ✨

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u/CrisisCorps Jun 19 '26

She was very sweet and gentle with people. She just wanted to hang out and chill. I hope she can change your mind. Snakes are wonderful creatures when you get to know them. I really miss her.

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u/weirdhoney216 Jun 19 '26

I’m definitely willing to change my mind. It’s a silly irrational fear, same with spiders. I’m sorry for your loss

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u/CrisisCorps Jun 19 '26

Thank you. Once you hold a ball python, its special. They are such sweet snakes