And then there was 12

[GyGbeetle]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

I am certain your thoughts are well intended, but if you don't have room for an animal, should you really be taking it in? I'd also say that you should really refrain from taking anything new in until you're certain you are rid of mites...if this new one has mites and you don't know it, you may mistake finding further mites as the original infestation, and if this new one has other things to deal with and the mites you are battling transfer something from this new snake into your personal collection, it could make quite the mess. I truly don't mean to be a drag or offend anyone, just putting some things out there to possibly consider going forward.

That's always the case with anyone bringing in a new animal to a collection, room or no room. This is why we quarantine for 2 months. Doesn't matter if I have 1 snake or 100 snakes; if the newcomer isn't adequately quarantined it's all for not.

We have 2 wings of the house; 1 for quarantine, 1 for mainstay. So we do have "room". It certainly doesn't look like a professional breeder's or keeper's house would, as we have wall-to-wall snakes at the moment in our mainstay room.

I am an adult and do very much understand when something is not best for the animal. I've been an animal rescuer for over 20 years. If it's not space, it's ensuring there's enough financing for both maintenance and vet costs, so nothing is done haphazardly.

[Andy_G]

Originally Posted by GyGbeetle

That's always the case with anyone bringing in a new animal to a collection, room or no room. This is why we quarantine for 2 months. Doesn't matter if I have 1 snake or 100 snakes; if the newcomer isn't adequately quarantined it's all for not.

We have 2 wings of the house; 1 for quarantine, 1 for mainstay. So we do have "room". It certainly doesn't look like a professional breeder's or keeper's house would, as we have wall-to-wall snakes at the moment in our mainstay room.

I am an adult and do very much understand when something is not best for the animal. I've been an animal rescuer for over 20 years. If it's not space, it's ensuring there's enough financing for both maintenance and vet costs, so nothing is done haphazardly.

I' ve learned not to assume good or bad...especially with adults, and also unfortunately I have learned that years of experience can mean very little sometimes, but that's not the case here. I'm certain they're in good hands and it sounds like you have a great handle on everything. Don't shoot the messenger.

[GyGbeetle]

Originally Posted by Andy_G

I' ve learned not to assume good or bad...especially with adults, and also unfortunately I have learned that years of experience can mean very little sometimes, but that's not the case here. I'm certain they're in good hands and it sounds like you have a great handle on everything. Don't shoot the messenger.

Sorry, I'm sick and in a crappy mood and decided the internet was my friend no shooting the messenger. I'm going to bed now....