Craigs List Snake

[Mandi0284]

Baby Garter Snake rehomeing (http://denver.craigslist.org/pet/3160752047.html)

I feel really bad for this poor little wandering. Should I try to get the snake. This person is feeding the snake goldfish. I can't imagine how messed up his digestion is.

What to do?

[GarterGuy17]

Poor thing , first thing I must ask is are you ready to take on more than one snake ? or maybe you could try teaching the " Do's and Do not's" in garter snake care and the person might reconsider keeping it.

[Mandi0284]

I have an empty tank right now.

I was thinking of seeing if I can borrow money from my friend to get the snake. I just feel bad that the snake is being cared for so poorly. Sorry I just have a soft spot for animals in need.

[GarterGuy17]

Trust me I know how you feel , If it weren't so far I would take it myself.

Since you have an empty tank go right ahead , and the fact is the snake doesn't have a bad owner just she doesn't know how to take care of it and if she's trying to re-home it , she must care for it. you might actually be able to deal with her and get it for free who knows. But IMO go right ahead :)

[Mandi0284]

I will call her tomorrow and see if I can get the snake....that is if I can get some money from my friend.

[GarterGuy17]

Well I hope everything goes your way, Good luck ! :D

[Mandi0284]

me too lol.
That is one of my biggest falts.....I always feel the need to rescue mistreated animals from their owners and ave sick baby birds lol.

[GarterGuy17]

I know but my "kryptonite" in a way of speaking is dogs and cats ! those adoption commercials get me all the time.

[snake man]

do it dont want that little guy to die.

[Invisible Snake]

Baby Garter Snake rehomeing (http://denver.craigslist.org/pet/3160752047.html)

I feel really bad for this poor little wandering. Should I try to get the snake. This person is feeding the snake goldfish. I can't imagine how messed up his digestion is.

What to do?

I wouldn't recommend you getting this snake.

1. You have to borrow money to purchase the snake.

2. The snake is being fed goldfish and earthworms, those 2 have the potential of having already introduced parasites into the snakes gut, which the snake may need treatment for by a vet, which means you will need more money.

I would recommend that you tell the person selling the snake about this forum so he/she may join and/or read the care sheet on here for the proper care of garters, and the person can post a classified for the snake on here instead of selling the snake to some random on CL who may know nothing about garters.

P.S. If money wasn't an issue then I would say go for it! :)

[kibakiba]

If the person is able to sell the snake, getting money might encourage them to pull a bunch of random snakes out of the wild just to sell them.

[Mandi0284]

I wouldn't recommend you getting this snake.

1. You have to borrow money to purchase the snake.

2. The snake is being fed goldfish and earthworms, those 2 have the potential of having already introduced parasites into the snakes gut, which the snake may need treatment for by a vet, which means you will need more money.

I would recommend that you tell the person selling the snake about this forum so he/she may join and/or read the care sheet on here for the proper care of garters, and the person can post a classified for the snake on here instead of selling the snake to some random on CL who may know nothing about garters.

P.S. If money wasn't an issue then I would say go for it! :)

Thats a good point. reptile vets are probably expensive.

I may call and ask some questions about the little guy.

[Mandi0284]

After much thought I have decided to avoid this snake. I would love to rescue him. Give him some comfort and the proper care, but I have gotten no response from the seller.

I just think that it is not a good idea after all.

[snake man]

Sometimes you just have to let things happen.
:(

[Didymus20X6]

Lots of people on this forum feed their garters earthworms (nightcrawlers). Are we now having to address parasite issues with them?

[Mandi0284]

What parasites do the nightcrawlers have? Is it serious for our snakes?

Mine dont like the taste of worms so I just give them fish and (when I can get some more) pinky mice.

[guidofatherof5]

From all I've read the risk of parasites from night crawlers is very low.
Many of my wild caught radix were negative on a fecal float. Night crawlers are the main food source for them in the wild and here on the Ranch.

[Mandi0284]

oh ok. Lol. I was a little worried there for a sec.