Renting with reptiles

We're renting a house. Our landlord, quite amazingly, did not care that we were moving 50 snakes into the basement, and even more amazingly, was also ok with the 2 rodent racks, so long as they were escape-proof. On the other hand, this place is not exactly 'to code', either, lol.

I do not anticipate ever finding another guy willing to let us keep all of this in his house, so we'll have to stick to this until we can afford to buy.

It's always worth asking, though!

I'm in an apartment right now with a single rack of snakes, 3 ferrets, and 3:12 rat colony. I only asked management about the ferrets initially because they're more obvious to visitors. The snake rack I have is custom built to match my furniture, so you can't really tell they're there anyway.

In the end, management said only cats and dogs need a pet deposit and all caged animals are welcome and have no requirements. That sealed the deal for me.

Just ask if caged pets are ok with your new place. If they are uncomfortable with snakes or if you are uncomfortable telling, just say you're 'thinking about' getting something. Just as long they are ok with caged animals.

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This question comes up from time to time. The answer is simple YOU DON'T TELL ANYONE!!! No one needs to know.... :rage:

Honestly landlords don't seem to mind as long as the animal is in an aquarium or enclosure. I've never told our landlord directly, and she's seen the cage and reptile supplies and doesn't care. If the landlord says caged animals are okay, I vote you call it a loophole and rent the place along with your reptiles!

Most landlords dont care about pets that have no chance of destroying their property. Dogs and cats can obviously destroy things. Fish tanks could cause water damage if they break or cause mold to grow bc of humidity. Rodents smell and could get out into the apartment. Birds can be loud.

Reptiles dont really fit into any of these categories. I mean some of them will make a little noise but im thinking more along the lines of my bps.

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Originally Posted by satomi325

I'm in an apartment right now with a single rack of snakes, 3 ferrets, and 3:12 rat colony. I only asked management about the ferrets initially because they're more obvious to visitors. The snake rack I have is custom built to match my furniture, so you can't really tell they're there anyway.

In the end, management said only cats and dogs need a pet deposit and all caged animals are welcome and have no requirements. That sealed the deal for me.

Just ask if caged pets are ok with your new place. If they are uncomfortable with snakes or if you are uncomfortable telling, just say you're 'thinking about' getting something. Just as long they are ok with caged animals.

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Arent ferrets illegal in Cali?

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Arent ferrets illegal in Cali?

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I have a nice little slip of paper from working in ferret rescue to negate that little drawback.

And why are there legal ferret rescues in CA if they are illegal you say? CA has the highest ferret population in the country. :rolleyes:
Sure says a lot about state regulations....

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I live in kitchener/waterloo ontario and I just learned something recently. Apparently, you cant get kicked out of an apartment if you have a pet. Of any kind. Unless somebody complains (ie neighbours, or passers by) they cant legally do anything. The landlord might try and fake something if they dont like pets, but legally you cant be kicked out. So if you fight it then you will probably win. However, it sounds like it would be easier to just find somewhere that doesn't mind you having pets. Now this is only where I live. I have no idea of any other laws anywhere else.

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Originally Posted by satomi325

I have a nice little slip of paper from working in ferret rescue to negate that little drawback.

And why is there ferret rescues in CA if they are illegal you say? CA has the highest ferret population in the country. :rolleyes:
Sure says a lot about state regulations....

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Im sure you do ;)

lol jk

my landlord flat out said to us i dont like snakes and dont want them anywhere near the property but was ok with rats in racks doesent make any sense to me