Taking in unwanted herps.

[Aaron_S]

I look at it this way. Can I properly house these animals and give them to the time and care they need without jeopardizing my other pets health?

If you can't answer yes to that question then you need to simply refuse to help. It isn't really a 'rescue' if they don't get the proper care.

For the record, I'm not saying YOU wouldn't/couldn't properly do it. I just believe this needs to be answered whenever someone 'rescues' any animal.

[infernalis]

Originally Posted by Aaron_S

I look at it this way. Can I properly house these animals and give them to the time and care they need without jeopardizing my other pets health?

If you can't answer yes to that question then you need to simply refuse to help. It isn't really a 'rescue' if they don't get the proper care.

For the record, I'm not saying YOU wouldn't/couldn't properly do it. I just believe this needs to be answered whenever someone 'rescues' any animal.

This is true, sometimes even the nicest of people get in over their heads and become overwhelmed.

I turned down some great garter snakes this season because I feel I have plenty to keep me busy as it is now.

I like to leave room for 1 or 2 more, but not 10 or 20, my pinkie bills are already high enough.