Grrrr-why does one of your dream snakes turn up when you have no money?!

[dannybgoode]

I've been looking for a Dominican mountain boa for ages. Don't come up very often in the uk at all.

A chance Facebook post from someone asking for an id and I now know someone with a couple of CB15's for sale at a reasonable price.

Trouble is I don't have any money at the moment but will have lots in a few weeks! Good I just hope they don't sell in the meantime!..

Will of course update if I manage to land one...

[Minkness]

Why not ask them to hold one for you for a small fee? ($25-$50)

[dannybgoode]

I would but I'm not sure exactly how long-it could be 8 weeks, it could be 12. Trying to wrap up my mums estate-don't know what the process is like in the States but we've been at it 6 months already.

Sorting out the tax liability takes an age and that's using a lawyer!

I may at least ask the question. Don't ask, don't get and ask that...

[Minkness]

Yup! Not sure how much they are over there. But there was a rime I paid $25 aevery pay day (about $50 a month) until the snake was paid off. And that was my Boa who is probably my most expensive snake so far lol.

[dannybgoode]

The snake itself is very reasonable - equivalent of around $170 or so. It's all the kit to set it up that will cost. May have to scour the free ads etc for a cheap viv...

[dave himself]

Would the lawyer not give you a small amount up front on the money that's coming? I know mine did when I had a bad accident at work he just put a bit of interest on it, you could ask him mate you never know ;)

[dannybgoode]

Can't unfortunately in this case. When IHT is due on an estate HMRC want their cut first before anyone else can touch it.

As my mum had little bits here and there working out the total liability is a proper pita hence why I'm paying a lawyer silly money to do it for me!

I've been in touch with the seller and he's had them a while and there's been no interest in them so I'm hopeful. May drop him a line and offer a fat deposit to hold one. If he's not had much interest and he knows he's going to sell one it might be a goer.

[dave himself]

Can't unfortunately in this case. When IHT is due on an estate HMRC want their cut first before anyone else can touch it.

As my mum had little bits here and there working out the total liability is a proper pita hence why I'm paying a lawyer silly money to do it for me!

I've been in touch with the seller and he's had them a while and there's been no interest in them so I'm hopeful. May drop him a line and offer a fat deposit to hold one. If he's not had much interest and he knows he's going to sell one it might be a goer.

Ah right mate it was just a thought :), well here's hoping he goes for the deposit. Fingers and toes crossed for you ;)

[Aaron_S]

I would but I'm not sure exactly how long-it could be 8 weeks, it could be 12. Trying to wrap up my mums estate-don't know what the process is like in the States but we've been at it 6 months already.

Sorting out the tax liability takes an age and that's using a lawyer!

I may at least ask the question. Don't ask, don't get and ask that...

I know the feeling.

I'm an advisor here in Canada so I've seen that situation. It can be very tedious. Best thing to do is find an advisor to ensure your personal estate won't end up taking as long!
I don't know what type of lawyer you're using but I would reach out to an accountant who does estates and/or a tax lawyer. Seems like it's taking too long to sort this out and estate lawyers live off prolonging settling estates.

Pro Tip:

Put EVERYTHING through the will and DO NOT put beneficiaries on money excluding life insurance.

[dannybgoode]

It's different over here. Accountants don't get involved in probate so it's either diy or pay a lawyer. To be fair the lawyer is pretty good-just expensive!

If we didn't have to report to the taxman we'd be done by now but the inheritance tax rules are a pain in the uk.

I'm staying positive-if it's meant to be I'll get my snake. If not there'll be others. I do want a Dominican though!

[RAD House]

You could always try to work out some sort of trade.

[dannybgoode]

You could always try to work out some sort of trade.

My wife for a snake? Works for me :)

[RAD House]

My wife for a snake? Works for me :)

Haha. I thought I may be doing that earlier today, but passively. I don't how she has so much patience. In my case I would really be losing out in that deal.

[ThirteenRavens]

These are gorgeous...if I could come across a calico, I might be able to die happy lol

[SnoopySnake]

These are gorgeous...if I could come across a calico, I might be able to die happy lol

You would probably be out a couple organs too unless you've got a good bit of money lol.

I know the feeling! Bredli pythons keep popping up on craigslist here but I don't have another setup available!

[toddnbecka]

Dominicans are great snakes, I have 10 now and expecting 2 females to drop litters in the near future. My advice is to beg, borrow, or creatively finance the deal any way you can. In the long haul you'll be much more satisfied with "did" than "should/could" have.

[dannybgoode]

Thanks T&B - I'll have a think about what I can do to secure one. I saw your signature a while ago and was very jealous!

What are their general cafe requirements?

[ThirteenRavens]

You would probably be out a couple organs too unless you've got a good bit of money lol

Reasons I don't have a palmetto corn yet lol....hijacking the thread aside, I too would be curious of care specifics :)

[Minkness]

I saw someone selling a bugeyed palmetto hatchling. It looked....not pretty....

[toddnbecka]

Temp requirements aren't too high, mid 80's for high end temp, mid 70's for low end. The younger ones in particular need higher humidity. I use cypress mulch for substrate, and put shelves in to hold ceramic caves up off the floor of the enclosures. They're semi-arboreal. and the younger ones definitely prefer cover other than hide boxes on the mulch. The adults aren't as particular, generally as likely to use a cave on the floor as on the shelf IME. The younger ones are set up in aquariums with 100w CHE's over screen tops, and foam board covering most of the top of the tanks to hold humidity. The adults are in 4x2 enclosures with heat mats and RHP's, a couple are in 75-90 gallon tanks with heat mats. They do make good use of the branches for climbing.

[dannybgoode]

Perfect-thank you. Just need to have a think now about how to get one in the mix!..