This is going to be hard...

[Max713]

I've been fearing this day for a while, but it seems it is here.
My life will be changing somewhat drastically in the next several months, I will be graduating with my associates in applied science, and moving into my new diagnostic imaging program for the next 3 years. I'm moving, changing jobs, really shuffling around my life.
What really pains me, I don't think Scarlett can be a part of these changes... Kimo of course you will have to pry from my cold, dead hands, but Scarlett just doesn't fit into these plans. Please don't make this anymore difficult on me, don't convince me to keep her, and don't rag on me for letting her go. Things are changing in my life, I have to make changes too.

Obviously, I want her to go to a good home. One that is both knowledgable, and caring. I won't just give her away, as she is worth some money, but this is more about going to a good home than money, but I would like to get back what I have into her, etc.
I will also be selling her enclosure.
For her, I'm looking for $200 + shipping, I will split shipping costs with you. Of course I would rather someone local, but shipping is possible.
For her enclosure I'm looking for $250, everything included, or $400 for both.

For those of you that aren't familiar with her:
-She incredibly well mannered, never, ever bitten anyone while under my care
-Perfect one piece sheds every time
-Eating machine, on 380g f/t rats (XXL)
-5 years old
-7.5' long
-Completely 100% healthy
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6036/5910178687_f61cfeb1c7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max713photography/5910178687/)
_DSC7274 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max713photography/5910178687/) by Max713 (http://www.flickr.com/people/max713photography/), on Flickr

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_DSC5917 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max713photography/5883885204/) by Max713 (http://www.flickr.com/people/max713photography/), on Flickr

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DSC_0005 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/max713photography/5851714836/) by Max713 (http://www.flickr.com/people/max713photography/), on Flickr

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/Scarlett/_DSC7315.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/Scarlett/DSC_0227.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/_DSC7031.jpg

Her enclosure:
-4x2x3.5
-Water sealed
-Built in pvc climbing branches
-3w fluorescent day light
-75w red heat bulb
-150w ceramic heat bulb (all light built in)
-digital thermo/hydro meter
-large hide
-soaking tub
-large pothos plant
-etc
http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/Scarlett/DSC_0001-1.jpg

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa100/MotoMax777/Scarlett/DSC_0005-1.jpg


I know this probably belongs in the classifieds, but I'm hoping this is a somewhat special circumstance. She is my loved pet, I want what's best for her. Any questions please ask, I'd really like her to go to someone on here... thanks everyone.

Sad day...

[stephanbakir]

Sucks man, I know you would only give her to a good home,s o at least you know her care will continue to be top notch

[Lankyrob]

Man those decsions hurt - fair play for doing the right thing by the animal rather than for yourself. Hope you find ger a great home.

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

I feel your pain.

[Jay]

Is it possible to ship to Canada? I'm assuming by the name Scarlett it's a she, correct?

[Max713]

Thank you for your support everyone, it's appreciated! I really do hate this...

Is it possible to ship to Canada? I'm assuming by the name Scarlett it's a she, correct?
I think so, if you gave me your shipping information I could look into it.
Yes, she is my big girl.

[infernalis]

I frikkin wish I had an extra $200 to spend right now.

[vendettaseve]

that sucks bro, Im glad you get to keep at least one tho.

Good luck, I know you will find a good home for it :)

[SnakeyJay]

Good luck.... Hope u find a good home.

[Max713]

I frikkin wish I had an extra $200 to spend right now.

Wayne, I trust you, and would absolutely love her to go to your loving home.
I would be completely willing to work out a payment plan with you if you are really are interested and willing.

[shaunyboy]

pity your not in the uk,as i've always had a soft spot for her

i'd take her into my collection if it were possible

re your dilemma
you have to keep things in perspective mate

your about to start the next stage in your journey that will set up the rest of your life

as long as you get her a good home,then imo you have nothing to feel guilty about

you've always done your best by her as i'm sure her new keeper will do

you have to focus on the days ahead

i wish you all the very best with your move and your new job

cheers shaun

[infernalis]

Wayne, I trust you, and would absolutely love her to go to your loving home.
I would be completely willing to work out a payment plan with you if you are really are interested and willing.


PM sent................

[Max713]

pity your not in the uk,as i've always had a soft spot for her

i'd take her into my collection if it were possible

re your dilemma
you have to keep things in perspective mate

your about to start the next stage in your journey that will set up the rest of your life

as long as you get her a good home,then imo you have nothing to feel guilty about

you've always done your best by her as i'm sure her new keeper will do

you have to focus on the days ahead

i wish you all the very best with your move and your new job

cheers shaun
You are another person I would really love to see her go to, it really is too bad circumstances wont allow it. She just has something about her doesn't she?
Thank you for the kind words shaun. She wont go to anything short of a great home, but still I feel like im abondoning her. Im going to miss her, she really is a great girl.
The only reason im letting her go, is the fact that I know that she's easy to care for, and most could provide her with proper care if they had the means and knowledge. Kimo on the other hand takes great responsibility and work. He will be with me for

But you are right, my life is chamging and I need to focus on my future.

Thanks again for the support.

PM sent................
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[infernalis]

I promise to keep the pictures flowing. ;)

Talked it over with Dorothy, I'm going to buy the lumber for a nice big enclosure this weekend.

[Max713]

That is such a relief! Nothing could make me happier in this situation!
This makes my day/week/month. So good to know she'll be going to a good home, and she'll still be in the family :)

So happy...

[SpOoKy]

This thread made me sad :( but as I read on I got happy again :) Sorry you have to part with her but i am happy things worked out and she is going to a great home.

[marionsclan]

Now this is what it is all about. People who care about people who care about animals. Way to go, Infernalis.

[vendettaseve]

Im glad Wayne took this one, I was hoping thats how it would turn out. Ideal candidate :)

[Max713]

I'm with all 3 of you, I couldn't be happier.

[Will0W783]

Way to go Max and Infernalis! It's always good to see people caring about the fate of their pets. Scarlett is a gorgeous snake and I'm sure Wayne will take great care of her. If I'd had the money I would have taken her.

[KD35WIN.AS.ONE]

Im really glad to get on here and see it worked out in such a good way. Wayne that is awesome, you responding in someone's time of need... And your getting an amazing snake. =]

[Gungirl]

I'm very happy to see how this worked out. I could only hope that if I had to re-home a snake I could be as lucky as this and know its going to a fantastic home!

[infernalis]

I'm excited too. I have a glass shower door that is like 6 feet by 3 feet tempered glass in an aluminum frame so mounting it on the front of a wood cabinet will be easy.

Now I do need to make sure I get my husbandry correct, so any pointers would be so greatly appreciated.

[Lankyrob]

I'm excited too. I have a glass shower door that is like 6 feet by 3 feet tempered glass in an aluminum frame so mounting it on the front of a wood cabinet will be easy.

Now I do need to make sure I get my husbandry correct, so any pointers would be so greatly appreciated.


They come from northern europe so need no heat and eat once a week, anyhting smaller than their heads!! ;):eek::yes::confused::)

[Max713]

I'm excited too. I have a glass shower door that is like 6 feet by 3 feet tempered glass in an aluminum frame so mounting it on the front of a wood cabinet will be easy.

Now I do need to make sure I get my husbandry correct, so any pointers would be so greatly appreciated.

She's going to love that!

She seems to be doing really well in her current conditions.
-75-80 cool side
-max of 90 warm side
-no particular humidity requirements, although her enclosure stays around 50%. I mist daily to bring it up when she's shedding, perfect one piece shed everytime.
-shes on soft coco husk bedding
-shes picky about water, I change it every day, she likes to crap in it
-shes on a 14 +/- day feeding schedule on xxl rats (380-400g)

Im sure shaun will point out any problems with the above conditions if there are any :)

She is a very arboreal snake, spends at least 50% of her time off the ground maybe more. You can see her favorite perch in the enclosure pic, she loves curling up on top of that large potted plant, offering her a nice wide raised platform with some form of cover would be great! I can get more pics of her favorite spot if you'd like. She likes round climbing branches, when I had square wood ones she didn't use them at all. When I switched to pvc I find her hanging out on branches regularly.
She loves trips outside! Always very behaved wherever she goes, grass seemed to be a new thing to her when she came to me, she seems to love. Give her a small tree to explore and she's in heaven.
As you know, she isn't an aggressive snake at all! But she does get very grumpy in shed and just after a meal, definitely give her her space then.
She's very curious, handling her is always fun, she wants to be on everything at once, she's a very active girl. She seems to make a slight "hissing" sound when she's excited, I've decided there's no hostility behind it, every once in a while I hear her making noise when she's in her enclosure by herself, funny snake Haha. Apparently this is semi common among carpets, I like to think she's special.

Im really excited about this, I couldn't have asked for anything more! Im going to miss my girl, pictures are mandatory ;)

[marvelfreak]

Glad to hear this worked out. Congrats Wayne you have been officially bitten by the Carpet Python bug. Welcome to the cool side.

[infernalis]

OOH I have an idea, I have apple trees all over my property, these produce very hard wood, smell nice and are very strong. I can cut a nice hunk of log with limbs on it and set it up for climbing.

[marvelfreak]

OOH I have an idea, I have apple trees all over my property, these produce very hard wood, smell nice and are very strong. I can cut a nice hunk of log with limbs on it and set it up for climbing.
Sweet idea. I think i might need to give my Crab Apple tree a trim. Could use a few more climb in my carpets cages.

[stephanbakir]

Grats wayne and max.

[presspirate]

Congrats Wayne, I'm pretty excited for you! And congrats to you as well Max for finding her a good home so quickly!

[SkYyaMe1623]

So how's scarlette?

Sorry if I missed something

[alessia55]

Wayne is she with you yet? Have you set her up? You promised pictures!

[infernalis]

Wayne is she with you yet? Have you set her up? You promised pictures!


He found someone closer with visitation on weekends, so I let him back out of the offer with no hard feelings.

[alessia55]

He found someone closer with visitation on weekends, so I let him back out of the offer with no hard feelings.

That's even better! I bet Max is happy to be able to visit :)

edit: not that going with you was bad; you know what I mean :o

[infernalis]

I know what you mean..

He was so worried about me getting mad, he was going to ship me the snake anyways, But I'm just so selfish..... ;)

[Snakefood]

No your a pretty decent man to be so understanding!!

[ZARADOZIA]

I know what you mean..

He was so worried about me getting mad, he was going to ship me the snake anyways, But I'm just so selfish..... ;)


You are a very Cool Cat.

[infernalis]

Thanks... I just couldn't take his beloved snake away where he'd never see her again.