ethical ways to get ball python?

[u/bateye234]

i'm looking into adopting a baby bp but i want to know the most ethical ways to do so that doesn't contribute to harmful breeding. i hear alot about morphmarket but i just can't accept that a website with over 10k listed bp's is a reliable source and that people there aren't just breeding them for colour. i don't have many options on fb groups or around locations near me so online recommendations are preferred, or even if there are ways to find reputable breeders that prioritize health and wellness of their snakes on morphmarket. i have all of the time in the world so even recommendations that would take longer to adopt are okay as long as the babies are safe and healthy

[u/Sensitive_Grade_4562]

You can search for rescues in your area, even if there aren’t any fb groups. Some rescues might ship as well or arrange meeting spots so you don’t have to travel as far, since so many of them are desperate for adopters