Rescued a Burm.

Hey All,

I went and joined the Minnesota Herp. Society tonight. It was great met some great people and also met a member on the board : MarkS

He is a great guy and seems to do alot for the MHS.

Well they had reptiles up for adoption and no one had taken some burms and iguanas. Apparently for most of these reptiles this is there last hope....the ones that don't get adopted out get euthanized. I picked out a male burm. (4-5 feet) who for his size is quite skinny. Even temperment...so far...and seems to be healthy all around. I just couldn't leave knowing that he would have been killed. I have zero information on him.

Well I got him all set-up gettin cozy and will start some serious feeding in a few days :) Gotta fatten him up.

I will also take some pictures. Overall I feel good about what I did and for everyone thinking about getting ANY reptile...I suggest checking out your local herp society.


Mike

Two burms in less than three weeks. Sure are going pretty fast... good luck.

I'd love for you to get a couple pics before, and then some after, to see all the good work you're doing! :)

good for you mike. wow.another burm. you have a lot on your hands there. well good luck with them. you rock man :rockon:

I am no expert, but for the sake of the snake, I think you should try and see if he will take a meal. why wait a couple of days if he could eat now?

Anyway, where can i find out about my local herp society? if they have animals that are going to be put to sleep, I would not mind adopting one.

Very kind of you! Can't wait to see pix!

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Originally Posted by herplover92

I am no expert, but for the sake of the snake, I think you should try and see if he will take a meal. why wait a couple of days if he could eat now?

Anyway, where can i find out about my local herp society? if they have animals that are going to be put to sleep, I would not mind adopting one.

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I have NEVER seen a snake with such a strong feeding response as this guy :D

Two adult rats later I will leave him alone for about 5 days and go from there.

Again pictures are on the way!!

Where do you live herplover92?


Mike

Hey congats on the new addition and I would like some info for a local herp society here in the New Orleans area.

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Originally Posted by rushchaser

Hey congats on the new addition and I would like some info for a local herp society here in the New Orleans area.

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Thanks.

http://www.lgchs.org/

http://www.herpo.com/societies.html


Mike

A little bit of advice man....when feeding him, take it slow. Don't try and load him up on food. This snake is more than likely slender from lack of food, and loading him up like this could cause a few different problems, including impactions. Just slow and steady...a large rat or two a week is fine ;)

Congrats on the new snake :rockon: