Reptile Rescue?

Flatheadhunter3 · 03-04-10, 11:57 PM

What do you all think about reptile rescues? Im thinking that you are obviously taking a chance by adopting a pet that could be sick, agressive etc...but does anyone have any experience with this sort of thing?

infernalis · 03-05-10, 11:31 AM

just a little...

Our Python Regius (Ball) was a snake I seized from a negligent owner, he's a sweet snake.

I know of people who run legitimate rescues, and there is some horror stories to tell.

Ever seen a snake that is left for a few days with a live mouse or rat, and the snake is not hungry, but the douche that put the rodent in there never thought that the rodent would get hungry??

I's sickening to see, and then the "owner" will drop off the mortally wounded animal to the rescue.

shaunyboy · 03-05-10, 03:24 PM

some of the rescues will be in a bad state on arrival at the rescue centre.you would think that a reputable rescue centre would make sure all their rescues have a clean bill of health before putting them up for rehoming.i would imagine the staff would also be able to give you an accurate description of the reptiles nature (having cared for it,fed it,etc).i'm over in the uk mate,but i'm sure there will be people on this forum closer to you that may know of a reputable rescue centre offering reptiles for re homing.
cheers shaun

Palor · 03-05-10, 07:14 PM

I have done some rescue and rehab work over the years. The RTB I have was an easy rescue, she was just underfed and dirty and quickly turned into a great snake. My roomy got attached and we ended up keeping her.

We rehabbed a crock gecko male housed with other males, his lower jaw was split in half, a vet said to euth him. We used Super Glue to seal his jawbone together and fed him CGD till he healed up, and phoenix worms later in the process. This little guy is so mean nobody wants to adopt him.

I have rehabbed and rehomed countless leopard geckos.

Flatheadhunter3 · 03-05-10, 08:48 PM

Thanks for thr replies! Its interesting to see that reptiles seem to be more adapted to rescue than most dog cases that I have heard of (different species, different story...i know). Im just thinking that I might be interested in adopting a blla python that needs a home rather than purchasing from the store or breeder...not trying to be cheap or anything. I just would rather give a snake a second chance if I can?

One thing that has me wondering though...I live pretty far from the nearest rescue place but I think that they ship...is this a bad idea? I would almost rather drive the distance and actually see the snake in person, hold it etc...

shaunyboy · 03-06-10, 05:40 AM

as long as its done correctly shipping will do snakes no harm.as you said though you miss out on getting to hold the snake and see it.with shipping you just open the package and you've got it no matter how it looks or acts.you either put your trust in the person suppyling it to be up front with you or drive many miles to see for yourself.good luck with whatever you decide.
cheers shaun

Hillsberry · 03-06-10, 09:41 PM

I think rescue has its ups and downs. I mean you can get a sick snake from a breeder. Or an agressive snake. But either way they both can have there ups and downs

emseeKAY · 03-06-10, 09:49 PM

most of the problems ive seen with rescues is that many people dont use them enough, so they get flooded with animals... its sad because it is nice to see people who care for reptiles like that, but at the same time some of those people can only afford to give sub-standard conditions and can make the condition of the animal worse. sad but it happens...