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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/01/2011 : 05:39:30
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Now i have finished my Animal welfare Qualifications i am looking to rescue corn snakes i currently have a six month old butter motley corn snake i am not a breeder just looking re home some nice corn snakes to take care off to increase my experience in the reptile world
Don't hesitate to contact to you can email me or message me on here.
Cheers For Reading.
in Midlands Region. |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 09:35:20
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| Without meaning to sound too negative, if you want to rescue snakes you shouldn't just take in your favourite species- it makes it sound like you are freebie hunting tbh. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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MickyB
Egg
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/01/2011 : 11:14:24
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| yeh if you want experience take wider variety e.g rat snakes kings small type boas/pythons then with experience work your way up |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 12:52:27
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| yeh true i guess just want to get more experience really as well just first thing poped in to my head. |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 13:14:25
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| Nothing wrong with being species specific, imo, specially since there are a lot of corns that need rescuing, long as you don't state you want a morph for free :D Be aware though you will probably never get a free one and if you do, it will probably be a normal one, there are lots of cheap snakes though on preloved that need a new home though, so many it's rather sad. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 13:40:45
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| Please bear in mind also that rescue snakes may need veterinary care and treatment, strict quarantine (as with ALL new snakes) and may also need supplements and "special" foods. Are you prepared to fork out for vets bills on other peoples unwanted animals? |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 13:46:49
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| i would help rescue a snake being mis treated etc... look after it until got it a new home. |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 13:47:35
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| So you will only rescue snakes that don't require medical care? |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 14:04:35
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| Did i say seriously i will rescue any animal even a dog not only snakes though to expand my experience will rescue snakes plus if any animal was in need i would rescue it so dont try make out i am somebody looking for free snakes because i ain't ! |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 14:26:11
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Hang on a second, I am simply trying to advise you that, atm, everything sounds a bit contradictory.
You say you want to rescue snakes, but only corn snakes, and I can't make out whether or not you will pay for veterinary care.
Rescuing snakes is not as easy as just waiting for people to hand you their animals. You need *previous* experience of looking after different ages, types and species of snake, dealing with health conditions, aggression and parasites. You need very good quarantine control, cash to spare for vets fees, time dealing with cleaning, administering medication and travelling to collect animals, plus talking to people either over the phone or face to face to discuss their requirements.
If you really want to help rescue snakes, you can't pick and choose under what circumstances you will have them. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 14:55:20
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| It is very rare to find any snakes been given up free to a good home, I looked into taking a rescue animal instead of a hatchling but there was nothing out there so I ended up going the safer route of getting a hatchling from a reputable supplier. If you are serious though, contact your local RSPCA (and other similar associations) and advise them of what you are setup to look after and they will give you advice and may even contact you should an animal come up. The important thing is you have to have everything prepared and ready before you can consider taking in animals. Set yourself up with equipment, maybe invest in some sort of stack. When a rescue animal comes up you have to be ready immediately to take the animal and to be able to care for it regardless of its background, health or temprement. I would love to run a sanctuary for all animals but I couldn't, I just wouldn't have the money needed to even get something small off the ground and there will already be someone with something bigger out there doing the same thing successfully. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 16:02:37
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| cheers lotabob. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 17:17:00
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If you seriously want to rescue snakes, then you will most likely be asked for a charity number, which you probably dont have, so cant actually refer to yourself as a rescue.
True rescues dont choose what snakes / animals they take in, so what would you intend to do with the Gaboon viper, 4 monocled cobras, 6 western diamondback rattlers, uracoan rattlesnake, and the mangrove vipers that could turn up??? which incidentally are at the local rescue centre to me??? |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 19:32:29
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Originally posted by facio
...looking re home some nice corn snakes....
please don't take this comment the wrong way, but this line really does make you sound like a freebie hunter, and asking on pretty much any forum will result in flames as big as a house :(
If you are serious about wanting to rescue snakes your best bet would be to get in touch with your local animal shelters, RSPCA, airport (customs), zoos etc and ask them to consider you for any future rescues |
Forum - Guide to Cornsnake Morphs - Punnett Square Calculator - Breeder Directory
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saamicaat
Hatchling
166 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 19:34:20
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You need to also be willing to take on most reptiles like other rescue places. The couple I got Medusa from rescue all types of reptiles regardless of size and temprament and what's happened to them. They're willing to take on animals 24/7. It's a big commitment and you need to have an all round knowledge of all species not just corn snakes 
This is their website: http://www.reptiliareptilerescue.co.uk/
They do nurse animals back to health and fork out for vets bills. As said before you need to be 100% commited and willing to take in any species
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Medusa the Carolina Corn and Bert the Bearded Dragon.
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Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/01/2011 : 19:46:58
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Originally posted by facio
Did i say seriously i will rescue any animal even a dog not only snakes though to expand my experience will rescue snakes plus if any animal was in need i would rescue it so dont try make out i am somebody looking for free snakes because i ain't !
But now in the other section you are looking for a breeding pair of corns.......
Most rescues don't breed the animals as well!! |
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lucyloop
Hatchling
United Kingdom
265 Posts |
Posted - 16/01/2011 : 21:05:02
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I got my snake from a rescue centre in the midlands (Proteus) and before we had him I got the faun and equipment etc and went with no idea of what type of snake we would come back with as I thought it wasn't really my place to choose, I knew I wanted a snake and one that I had time and room for. We had a rescue snake as I wanted to help out the centre by a) making a donation and b) being able to care for something that REALLY needed a new good forever home. They had so many reptiles there it was crazy, I asked where they mainly came from and it was people who didn't really realise the commitment they need and also their lifespan so got "bored" of them.
I don't know if this really adds to the discussion but thought I would share my experience. The good or maybe the bad thing is the rescue centre is about 3 miles from my house and I know there are lots of lovely creatures there just needing love AND I have a whole spare room which I could fill with vivs...... |
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Posted - 16/01/2011 : 21:32:38
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| OMG, that doesn't sound too far from me then either. Not sure the other half would appreciate any extra additions as yet tho lol |
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lucyloop
Hatchling
United Kingdom
265 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2011 : 08:46:46
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Originally posted by Mr Subz
OMG, that doesn't sound too far from me then either. Not sure the other half would appreciate any extra additions as yet tho lol
Its in Sedgley, next to cotwall end nature reserve. Every time we drive past I get a snake urge!  |
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288 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2011 : 10:02:17
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| Will have to avoid going anywhere near, i have very little self control |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 17/01/2011 : 14:54:18
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| Whether you are or aren't, people will group you with every other 'rescue', or freebie hunters as they are otherwise known. I suggest if you want to look after a snake, go buy one like we did. Either that or you can come help me with mine for free, I wouldn't complain. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Recuing Snakes!
