Picked up a sub-adult Yellow Rat Snake today, along with a 40gal enclosure, for a modest sum...seller had to sell cuz their apt complex didn't allow snakes.
Snake is in good shape, receptive to handling, and not at all head shy. Seller was running their UTH w/o a thermostat and it's no wonder the snake didn't get roasted...the UTH was so hot I almost burnt my hand carrying it outside, 5 min after pulling the plug! To top that off, three sides of its glass enclosure looked like a spitting cobra was residing in there and not a rat snake. And I won't even go into the piles of feces I had to clean up when I got home.
Pathetic husbandry to say the least and I'm glad it's mine now! #13 isn't so unlucky after all!!
Four more snakes to pick up later this week, one rescue, and three "opportunity" purchases:
First, a 6ft CRT Boa a woman has had for a month, but its not wanted by the boyfriend.
Second and third, a pair of 2008 Anthill Pythons...ooh, mini Pythons!!
Fourth, a juvenile tri-colored Hognose, black/red/white, but the red's not as pronounced as some others I've seen pictures; however, it's a rather unique local find.
Almost time to take a break...from the purchases that is!
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