right type of questions?

[It'sKourtneyYo]

Whats the right type of questions to ask someone that wants to buy your snake? I don't want my tree boa to go to just anyone, I want to make sure he is going to a good home that understands him and can work with him without him getting hurt. Thanks in advance!

[youngster]

Ask what you want to know? :p

[CK SandBoas]

I'd be looking to see if they knew the basics about the particular species they were interested in, like humidity requirements and if they had the proper enclosure already set up.I would also ask what experience they have with snakes, and what animals they currently keep, just to give me an idea on what they are currently dealing with.

[alessia55]

Good questions to ask the new potential owner...

Age
Reason for interest/wanting to buy your snake.
- do they want to breed him? will he be a pet?
What experience/knowledge do you have about the species?
What experience do you have with snakes?
Do you have other snakes / what snakes have you previously kept? (this will give you a better idea of how well they might be able to take care of him)
What caging/needs do you have for him?
Are you aware that this snake is not "tame" and possibly cage defensive? Do you have previous experience with defensive snakes?

Anyone who's truly interested in your snake and actually willing to take care of it properly should be happy to answer all your questions. Only give your snake away to someone who you feel comfortable with & who you feel will be able to take good care of it for you! ;) Good luck!

[It'sKourtneyYo]

Thanks guys! ZARADOZIA Messaged me asking about him! I hope she takes him I feel more comfortable with her taking him more than this lady I'm talking to about him. She says she is expereinced with aggressive large and even hot snakes. She said he first snake at 15? was a hot. but I'm still weary about her. Like I told Zaradozia, I don't think I should trust her because she is from craigslist and especially because of the guy that gave him to me.
I hope T-rex is doing okay :/

[KORBIN5895]

What does the guy that gave Vlad to you have to do with this? The first clue for me is when people say is it mean? Or I like " does it bite" . I don't even bother to reply to those emails. Nor do I reply to people that send a message saying " can I get pics? " cause if that's all they put they have no interest. The ones that I have been comfortable with are the peeps that ask pertinent questions like how big of a set up do they need. What is he currently in. How often is he fed and can he be held.

[It'sKourtneyYo]

What does the guy that gave Vlad to you have to do with this? The first clue for me is when people say is it mean? Or I like " does it bite" . I don't even bother to reply to those emails. Nor do I reply to people that send a message saying " can I get pics? " cause if that's all they put they have no interest. The ones that I have been comfortable with are the peeps that ask pertinent questions like how big of a set up do they need. What is he currently in. How often is he fed and can he be held.



Because he came from Craigslist as well. Thats why I was saying I'm not sure if I should trust this lady but she seems like she knows her stuff.
Especially if her first snake was a hot. And she currently has a copperhead I believe and some red tails and a tokay gecko. And I also like the fact that she has experience with aggressive snakes as well as large snakes.

[KORBIN5895]

Just because someone has a hot don't mean squat. I could go on faunaclassifieds and buy a hot and have it in a week. All I would need to do is dump it in a tank and drop food in occasionally and pour water into the dish...... not saying she is but people do that to cornsnake and python all the time. Also where I am from it is nothing to catch a copperhead or a cottonmouth. Again not saying she is and not trying to stress you but just giving you a friendly reminder.

[shaunyboy]

i usually guage the person by the things they ask via e mail.

face to face meetings, i get chatting about carpet pythons and guage how much they understand what i'm talking about

i also let them see all my carpets tanks and watch how they react and what comments they make re carpets

then the big question.....

do you have the money ;)

cheers shaun

[KORBIN5895]

Hmmmm hard call....... I am going to say I don't trust her because " I have had cottonmouths and copperheads ....... some are breeding them ( not me) I want one" That whole line sounds sketchy to me. Also she talk about how cool her Tokay are when you aggravate them. Why would you intentionally aggravate your pet? Idk I just don't trust easily.

[alessia55]

Ditto. I'd have to feel 100% comfortable with a person if I'm going to trust them with an animal I'm giving them. If you feel ANY hesitation, listen to your gut and look elsewhere.

[It'sKourtneyYo]

Ditto. I'd have to feel 100% comfortable with a person if I'm going to trust them with an animal I'm giving them. If you feel ANY hesitation, listen to your gut and look elsewhere.


Thanks girl. This helps a lot. I think i'm going to meet with her first and see how things go. If I get a bad feeling I'm not going to go through with it.

[It'sKourtneyYo]

ALSO
I'm getting an awesome deal for this habitat!
they are letting me get it for $100!

reptile set up for sale (http://neworleans.craigslist.org/pet/2748662018.html)

It doesn't have pictures but its still worth it!

[lady_bug87]

umm not to be mean

BUT..

Did you have that woman's permission to post her full name and email on an internet forum? That's an invasion of someone's privacy. How would you like it if someone pasted your name, email, and conversation on the net?

[youngster]

Are you getting a gecko or a snake? That habitat is for lizards, snakes don't need UV lights they just drain out the humidity.
Another thing is if you're getting a dum or another large snake you're gonna need a much bigger enclosure than a 40 breeder. Unless of course it's not an adult.

[KORBIN5895]

200 dollars on lights???? What the heck! What are they doing tanning in that tank?

[millertime89]

no way a 40 breeder with a screen lid was 150 new, they're yanking your chain.

[lady_bug87]

i paid 130 for my 55g

[millertime89]

I paid 20 for mine :P
used of course
and every so often petco does a dollar per gallon sale on fish tanks to eliminate excess stock.

[KORBIN5895]

I got one of my 55 gallon tanks and stand for 40 used (with an aquaclear 500 filter ans accessories) and I got another 55 gallon for 25 used.

[KORBIN5895]

I have been using 100 and 150 watt red flood lights for heating my tanks and they cost 5 bucks each. Just saying

[Quack]

I bought a 45 gallon, 2 lights(which i broke because i dropped them both after i made sure they worked), and 2 hoods that go onto both sides, all for 20 bucks at a yard sale. But, most people on craigslist try to charge at least 100 dollars for a 55 gallon, and theyre usually covered in dried algae and hard water stains.

yesterday i saw someone asking 300 dollars for 55 gallon and a metal stand.:yes:

[It'sKourtneyYo]

umm not to be mean

BUT..

Did you have that woman's permission to post her full name and email on an internet forum? That's an invasion of someone's privacy. How would you like it if someone pasted your name, email, and conversation on the net?

Thanks for telling me that!
How do I delete it?

[It'sKourtneyYo]

Well I might not be getting it. I think I'm getting a 3 foot female hog island boa with a 40 gallon set up for $180.

[millertime89]

depending on the quality of the stand it MIGHT be worth it.

[millertime89]

Thanks for telling me that!
How do I delete it?

PM Wayne

Well I might not be getting it. I think I'm getting a 3 foot female hog island boa with a 40 gallon set up for $180.

sounds like a decent deal, details on the setup?
and its hogg island, not hog, one of my pet peeves.

[It'sKourtneyYo]

PM Wayne



sounds like a decent deal, details on the setup?
and its hogg island, not hog, one of my pet peeves.

lol Sorry about that. I can't wait to see her. They look like mini red tails! <3

Oh and Its a 40 gallon breeder with a hinged lid. Thats all I know about it.
But I'm glad its a 40 because I want to make her a bigger enclosure and use the 40 for geckos :3 or fish <3

[millertime89]

No worries, at 3 feet she'll be fine in the 40 breeder for a while. Post up details on the setup and pictures if you can.

[Jay]

Slow down and research a particular animal you want. You are jumping from species to species.

[youngster]

Are you sure it's two Gs in Hogg/Hog Island?

Cayos Cochinos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayos_Cochinos)

[It'sKourtneyYo]

Slow down and research a particular animal you want. You are jumping from species to species.

lol sorry you are right though.
I want something that won't get any bigger than 6 feet.
Docile temper. Doesn't mind being handled and won't eat my bunnies.

[lady_bug87]

a dumerils can probably eat your bunny... a Hogg island probably could if it were hungry enough remember snakes can take prey up to 3x their width

[It'sKourtneyYo]

a dumerils can probably eat your bunny... a Hogg island probably could if it were hungry enough remember snakes can take prey up to 3x their width

I'm sure it would if it were hungry enough too but I'll make sure I'll be feeding her enough and f/t

[It'sKourtneyYo]

Also I won't let it near the bunnies either way. And I might even move her or them in a different room to be safe.

[Jay]

I'm sure it would if it were hungry enough too but I'll make sure I'll be feeding her enough and f/t

That will not stop a snake from eating a live prey item. I don't understand why you are worried that your snake might eat your pet. Ar you keeping them together?
Is the Hogg Island male or female.

[It'sKourtneyYo]

That will not stop a snake from eating a live prey item. I don't understand why you are worried that your snake might eat your pet. Ar you keeping them together?
Is the Hogg Island male or female.

No, of course I wont' be keeping them together.
I worry about things like that though.
And it's a female.

[alessia55]

Female snakes usually get bigger than males, something to look out for if you want a snake to stay smaller

[Jay]

A female Hogg can defiantly take down a rabbit, but it will only happen due to you own negligence, don't let the escape happen. ALL escapes are the keepers fault.

[It'sKourtneyYo]

A female Hogg can defiantly take down a rabbit, but it will only happen due to you own negligence, don't let the escape happen. ALL escapes are the keepers fault.

Oh I know this. When I had my ball python he escaped and then 10 minutes later I heard my grandma screaming for me. lololol
He was hiding in a coca cola box and she reached in to get one and she felt him and freaked out. lollolol >.<

But it was totallly my fault. Whenever I cleaned his cage I didn't put the top on right and he slipped through. But I learned from that mistake as well as others and I'm going to keep a close eye on everything and double checking I have the hinges locked.

[millertime89]

Are you sure it's two Gs in Hogg/Hog Island?

Cayos Cochinos - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayos_Cochinos)

yup, wrong island bud.
Hogg Island, Guyana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogg_Island,_Guyana)
wikipedia done screwed up that one.