Same problem not getting fixed...now even MORE scared.

I am very sorry to hear your having a rough time. Keep banging on doors trying to find a job there is bound to be something for you, put in applications EVERYWHERE, gas station, fast food, any unskilled labor place I know that it is hard to take jobs that don't pay the best but it might give you some pocket money until things look up.

I can CO2 and freeze AFS and ship them to you let me know, I would be happy to help a fellow friend.

Mike

In the same boat as you almost. I've been back in the states now since 1 Dec, just separated from the Military, I'm going to school to utilize the GI bill and get that housing allowance but the VA is real backed up right now. Still waiting on unemployment and trying to make it out to all the job fairs, my wife had to cut back to only 2 classes this semester so FAFSA will pay 100%. This snow has really messed my schedule up. I no longer have any snakes at the moment, don't know when I'll be able to start buying again but I'm remaining hopeful. Wish the best for you and yours, this economy is real difficult right now.

To those who are saying I should get rid of the snakes: I know why you say it and I know where you are coming from...but I will say the same thing I said before. I am currently placing ads for two of the corn snakes, and I will sell up to two others if I absolutely must, but I cannot and will not get rid of them all. They are my therapy animals, my family members, and (to my partner) too valuable to simply give away.
As long as I have wonderful, helpful friends here on BP.net and in the area who can send me a few frozen rats here and there, I'm doing alright with the snakes. They're being fed every two weeks (which seems to be good for them, tho the two BP girls are NOT happy. :)) to save money, rats, and time, and luckily I have a good stockpile of supplies (UTHs, spare t-stats, hides and such).

I haven't lived here long, so I don't know many local people, but if it comes down to it I would search for someone I could trust to 'snakesit' for me until we finally find jobs. In the meantime, caring for the snakes and skink is keeping me from...well, let's just say it's saving what's left of my sanity. :)

Thanks again for the support. It means more than I can say...

I totally understand about them being family members and therapy. My animals have pulled me through some really rough patches. Perhaps you could get someone to "snake-sit" all but one or two. That way you can still have some there but it wouldn't be so much.

Like many have said, just keeping going to every place you can that is not someone's house and find that job. Its hard but I'd be calling to follow up on submitted applications every chance I got and putting applications into EVERYWHERE. Someone has got to be hiring. :please::please::please:

had you been closer i would have taken them in for you and feed them for you till you got back on your feed. Hope the best for you if you need anything just pm me and ill do my best help you out. I grew up in bad situations like that so i know the feeling. It will get better with time. Just dont give up. My aim screen name is in cooltif's thread if you ever need to talk. Hope the best for you hun.

Here's my question though, are you holding on to them for selfish ambitions? Are you truly holding your snakes health as a number one priority? It sounds like their food is now a charity event, I don't think you should keep a helpless animal in such a state. All I've heard you say so far is that -you- won't give them up because they're there to help -you-. When in reality, you're their owner and you should be doing everything in -their- best interest. In such hard times you seem to be refusing to cut spendings in the 'luxury' department. It's not about you right now, the snakes need food. And you can't give it to them.

Sorry to be such a negative nancy. :(

Just remember that everything must go down before it comes up! Times are tough for everyone (well everyone with a soul ;) ) and if you take things day by day things will slowly but surely begin to look for the bright side. If you are in a home, free of hunger, with someone you love as well as pets you love... I'd say appreciate that! It's a lot more than some people have. You will be in my thoughts and wishes for the world. :)

:) Oh I am very thankful for those things I have and show how much as often as possible. I know how 'up the creek' we'd be if not for my dad and his partner.

As for the snakes, yes perhaps my reasons ARE slightly selfish in needing them as I do...but after the life I've led I'm allowed a few selfish things from time to time.
My snakes live quite well, BTW. Just ask my partner, as he thinks they live better then we do (when things aren't this bad). They're in hand-built large cages with good heat, top t-stats, good bedding, and plenty of care and attention. At this time, it's just a little hard to get their food as Food Stamps don't pay for frozen rats. If it came down to it, my dad's partner (the only one here with a job) would help me buy the rats...but I would rather it not come to that since she's already doing SO much for us. Also, if need be, I would try to find someone who could take in the snakes for a while just to keep them healthy and happy.

I'll just say this- telling me to get rid of my snakes because they are a luxury is like telling a couple with 6 children and no full time income to get rid of a few of their kids to save money. You may not see it that way, but I do. :)

For everyone telling her to get rid of her snakes, please understand. There are some people (myself included) that consider our animals, our children. They are not a luxury like cable t.v or a sports car. They are family members. And to many, they are what keep us going in times of great sorrow or trouble. I know from personal experience. As long as the snakes are getting fed on a regular basis(every 2 weeks is fine), there is no reason for her to "get rid of" her babies.

You keep doing what you are doing. It will get better. It may feel like it just keeps getting worse but just remember that it WILL get better. :hug:

A quick update - still nothing on the job front and not happy about that. We're turning in about 6 applications/resumes a week (when there are that many to apply for) and not a thing. Grr

On the positive side, tho, two wonderful folks here sent us some funds for supplies and such, and the one who helped us with some rodents last time has helped again! Thanks to these awesome people, the snakes will be fed and clean for a while. :D :gj: :bow:

Now, if only I could find a good way to advertise the two snakes I'll be selling I could be even better off. :)
Ah well, try try try.