Northern or Eastern - differences?

[kueluck]

I can't figure out how a “healthy” snake can have parasites. This is not a place I would deal with, he's just trying to make a buck is the way I see it. I guess it just goes to show you can't rush a good thing, meaning that I really want one, I just have to wait. I know there's a male Eastern out there somewhere for me calling out saying “pick me, pick me”.

[guidofatherof5]

I can't figure out how a “healthy” snake can have parasites. This is not a place I would deal with, he's just trying to make a buck is the way I see it. I guess it just goes to show you can't rush a good thing, meaning that I really want one, I just have to wait. I know there's a male Eastern out there somewhere for me calling out saying “pick me, pick me”.

Healthy or not parasites don't care.
Parasites simply need a host.

[Stefan-A]

I can't figure out how a “healthy” snake can have parasites.

Practically all animals have parasites. Most of the time, there are no symptoms and negligible harm done, at least until the immune system is compromised eg. due to stress or less than optimal conditions.