Is it possible to let them go?

[4theSNAKElady]

I know many people have been there. They have to sell off a couple of their normals or hets to make room a few new morph additions, or to shrink their collection, didn't plan onto the breeding program,needed a couple bucks, etc,.for whatever reason. I'm there now. My question is, how do you do it? It's very hard to part with any, especially when your collection is small,like 14, and you get attached to each individual.....even name them.(yes, all my snakes have names) But, I have to. I'm having a difficult time of it, especially considering some have been with me for .....five years . Is there anyone out there who's been in this situation? What did you do to make it easier on yourself, and cope with the fact?

[lesserlover]

If it is absolutely necessary and because of financial constraints, it is best to let them go before you let them suffer. I have not let any of mines go yet but that would be my reasoning. I planned on trading some of my balls a while back to get new morphs and I decided to keep them and the new morphs.

[LadyOhh]

It is always hard, even for babies that I hatch out.

But I take solace in the fact that the people I sell to or give to can come back to me with any questions, and that I try to educate them as much as I can about proper husbandry and care before they take their new baby home.

Knowing that the person taking them knows how to take care of them makes me feel much better.

But its always hard. Attachments happen.

[WingedWolfPsion]

I guess I am just resilient. All my snakes have names...but I got them originally to build a business, and I always keep in mind that I need to be flexible in that respect. Doesn't mean I am not fond of them. I just do my best to make sure they go to good homes. After all, they do not care if they are in my rack or someone else's.

[Argentra]

All my snakes have names as well, and I am quite attached to them... but when times are hard you do what you have to do. It helps, though, to make sure they're going to a good new home with an owner who knows their stuff.

I'm having to sell some of mine now, and I don't like it, but it's better than making them suffer a dirty cage or less food because you can't afford it.

[BuckeyeBalls]

After all, they do not care if they are in my rack or someone else's.

Unless ur rack is a nice 82* with 92* hotspot and they love it and the new rack is ummm lets just say not up to key

Im sure it would love urs over cold one

[rockhardchick666]

Unless ur rack is a nice 82* with 92* hotspot and they love it and the new rack is ummm lets just say not up to key

Im sure it would love urs over cold one

Oh, that'll help him.

[Danounet]

Oh, that'll help him.

Im sorry too funny!

[chago11]

i am also there but for some odd reason i rather be broke then sell one of my snakes. i actually had to call some companies to get an extension to pay some bills instead of selling one of my snakes.