Another rescue snake

[infernalis]

Solid proof that we never know who is reading our posts....

2 days ago I received a private message concerning a Cyclophiops Major, (Asian Green Snake) based on my keeping a flourishing one in captivity.

The snake wound up at a shelter in Virginia, and the shelter has no idea what to do, it's been 2 weeks and they still cannot get it to eat.

So long story short, it ships out next week.... They wavered the adoption fees, asked nothing of me but to take care of this snake and try to save it's life, how could I refuse...

Personally I wish the creeps bringing this species into the USA would stop, these animals require very special care, and daily attention..

Compulsive buyers pick them up, oh so pretty, I must have one of those..

Then find NO care sheets, NO husbandry information, NO dietary information, Just a pretty snake that will slowly die, and they do, FREQUENTLY, I hear it all the time, I post a picture of Limon and the stories start...

Fortunately, since so many people have had bad luck, not too many snakes get imported, not even close to the number of Ball Pythons imported, I only see them once in a blue moon offered on KS, and even then, "Vinny" has 4 or 5 to sell. He does not seem to care if they all should die, as long as he gets his $75.. I asked when I bought mine, What does it eat... at least he was semi honest (although he did try to fill me with BS about feeding pinkies)

It took some experimentation to get Limon to cooperate, I had to give him options and let the snake decide what the snake wanted.. Without someone to tell me what the snake needs, it was the only way to find out.

So after I quarantine the new one, get it eating, make sure it is healthy, I want to put the two together and see what kind of behavior takes place.

[Garter_Gertie]

I LOVE Limon! I'm so glad you said they're hard to care for. I now know to give them a wild berth.

Jeez, but my eyes got misty. "You're a better man than I, Gugga Dhin." You are one very special person and I'm so glad you're alive.

But I'm still NOT talking to you, you ratfink!

[infernalis]

I LOVE Limon! I'm so glad you said they're hard to care for. I now know to give them a wild berth.

Jeez, but my eyes got misty. "You're a better man than I, Gugga Dhin." You are one very special person and I'm so glad you're alive.

But I'm still NOT talking to you, you ratfink!

Gertie, I gotta laugh... My kids threaten to never talk to me again all the time, then ask for ice cream 5 minutes later

[anji1971]

Wayne, I think it's fabulous that they found you. If anyone can help that poor thing out, it's you.
Best wishes, and post pics when you get the new snakey!

[infernalis]

I just got an email update, the snake is taking a turn for the worse!

His eye has become festered and swollen, the rescue shelter is going to take it to a vet first, they get huge discounts compared to us normal folks.

Whoever had it let the poor thing get quite bad before they gave up.

It cheeses me to no end that the importers do not even care what they are doing to these animals.

If they were mammals, the SPCA would shut them down, but no one seems to defend the lowly reptiles!!!

[jitami]

Then find NO care sheets, NO husbandry information, NO dietary information, Just a pretty snake that will slowly die, and they do, FREQUENTLY, I hear it all the time, I post a picture of Limon and the stories start...

Sound like someone (cough cough) should start working on some care sheets I'm half teasing, but it might not be a bad idea to put something on your website simply saying this is what has worked for me. While I'd rather they not be imported at all, maybe your info would save one or two from perishing?

Good luck with the new rescue! I really appreciate you being willing and able to take it on! I know we'll all be pulling for him/her! I also think it's pretty cool that your natural ability to nurture these guys to health is starting to become known to others. You definitely have a niche in this industry.

[jitami]

Fingers crossed & prayes said... keep us updated Wayne.

[Lori P]

Wayne, can I have some ice cream??!!

You ROCK for helping this poor fella out... I seriouly hope he gets the medical attention he needs. What rescue is he with? (You can PM me if you'd rather) If I can do anything to help, I will.

We'll be rooting for him....

[Garter_Gertie]

Oh, no! I'm praying for that kid! Oh, Wayne! I do hope you get it and can nurse it back to health. This is just horrible!

Tami said some really good things and I agree with her. Do the sheets and explain how HARD it is to care for these snakes.

[infernalis]

Gertie, thats the sad part, there are no sheets.

As much as I wish to remain "humble" I guess the best thing to do is compose a care/fact sheet and plaster them anywhere I can get away with it.

Anyone who wishes to help out with the cause, I will gladly accept or direct you to the charity that is trying to save this critter from euthanasia.

It's funny how word can travel? All I did was proudly post pictures of Limon, have been for months..... The gal at the rescue saw the pictures of Limon living the good life, and here we are.