I got a rescue!

Look what the SPCA brought to my door this morning. They said they found him in the trunk of a rental car. They also said that the rental car people were beating it with a broom trying to get him out. If you look close you could see missing scales along his back from the beating. They're not sure how long he was in the trunk. He looks a little skinny. So far I have just offered him water. I'll try feeding him in a couple days so he has time to settle in. Other than that he seems ok. I'll keep you all posted on this guy. OH he's a Texas Rat Snake.

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Poor thing! Glad it's in better hands now.

I'm very glad to hear that he is in your care now. It's frightening what some people will put animals through!:( I don't think some people view snakes as animals...they think that because snakes can't speak or show emotions that they don't have feelings:mad: and all of us here know that is very untrue. Keep us updated on how he is doing!:)

I just saw him drinking some water so I hope thats a good sign. He's been doing alot of exploring. Luckily I had an empty BARRS cage that I put him in.

If you dont want him any more...PM a brotha!

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Originally Posted by stangs13

If you dont want him any more...PM a brotha!

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This one is spoken for. The SPCA girl that brought him wants him back once he's better. But if I get anymore I'll keep you in mind.

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Originally Posted by itzazoo

This one is spoken for. The SPCA girl that brought him wants him back once he's better. But if I get anymore I'll keep you in mind.

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OIm loking for female balls ...big...and corns...rat snakes to...maybe a cali king...nothing venomouse...no giants( I would love some though lol) no garters...no waters...no boas...unless Hog Island or if you really cant take care of a BCI i would consider it..lol. Juast a few on my list. wahtever you have to get rid of get my Email or PM me. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by itzazoo

This one is spoken for. The SPCA girl that brought him wants him back once he's better. But if I get anymore I'll keep you in mind.

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Not being rude here.If she wanted him why did she bring him to you then? That does not make sense other then she wants you to nurse it back to health and then she gets the prize.I wonder if she even knows how to take care of him properly? Of course its your decision,if it was me she would not get his old shed skin.My response here was made totaly for the snakes well being.Please keep us posted on his progress

Poor guy...

How did the SPCA know to bring him to you?

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Originally Posted by joepythons

Not being rude here.If she wanted him why did she bring him to you then? That does not make sense other then she wants you to nurse it back to health and then she gets the prize.I wonder if she even knows how to take care of him properly? Of course its your decision,if it was me she would not get his old shed skin.My response here was made totaly for the snakes well being.Please keep us posted on his progress

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Not being rude either Joe but maybe being with the SPCA she recognizes that you take a living creature to someone who knows what they are doing when that animal is in crisis. You don't overestimate your ability to be all things to all creatures, you do what's best for the animal involved. Personally as much as I love our snakes, if I felt something was beyond my skill set with them, I'd be hauling butt to a more experienced person. The snake's best interests are probably being met right now where he is. Part of rescue is rehabbing and working to place the snakes with a loving forever home. It's not about who "gets the prize".

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Not being rude either Joe but maybe being with the SPCA she recognizes that you take a living creature to someone who knows what they are doing when that animal is in crisis. You don't overestimate your ability to be all things to all creatures, you do what's best for the animal involved. Personally as much as I love our snakes, if I felt something was beyond my skill set with them, I'd be hauling butt to a more experienced person. The snake's best interests are probably being met right now where he is. Part of rescue is rehabbing and working to place the snakes with a loving forever home. It's not about who "gets the prize".

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I understand what you are saying here.It just seemed kinda weird since some people from places like the SPCA act like they know everything about all creatures.So when i read she brought it to the person here and wanted it once it was healthy.It just sounded like all she wanted was the prize without the rehabing it needed.

Just to let you all know the snake is fine and was released back into the woods.

The SPCA brought him to me because they were honest enough to say they know nothing about snakes. And most of the time they are euthinized. They also said they wish they knew about me before cause it probably would have saved many snakes in the past. I'm not saying I know everything about snakes but am capable of providing minor and immediate care for them. I also have many connections with wildlife rehabbers and vets. So if I do get an injured snake that is in dire need of medical attention I could rely on them.

By the way the SPCA wanted it for there education program. But I told them that it would be best if it were released back into the wild. They agreed.

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Originally Posted by stangs13

OIm loking for female balls ...big...and corns...rat snakes to...maybe a cali king...nothing venomouse...no giants( I would love some though lol) no garters...no waters...no boas...unless Hog Island or if you really cant take care of a BCI i would consider it..lol. Juast a few on my list. wahtever you have to get rid of get my Email or PM me. Thanks!

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Reading this post made me all twitchy. Dude, Crystal Meth is highly addictive and dangerous!

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Just to let you all know the snake is fine and was released back into the woods.

The SPCA brought him to me because they were honest enough to say they know nothing about snakes. And most of the time they are euthinized. They also said they wish they knew about me before cause it probably would have saved many snakes in the past. I'm not saying I know everything about snakes but am capable of providing minor and immediate care for them. I also have many connections with wildlife rehabbers and vets. So if I do get an injured snake that is in dire need of medical attention I could rely on them.

By the way the SPCA wanted it for there education program. But I told them that it would be best if it were released back into the wild. They agreed.

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Thats cool.I never questioned your ability or knowledge by no means.Its also great that they know you are availible if they do need you again.I am registered with a couple wildlife rehabers also,my Vet and the local police just incase something comes in.Yea i have assisted the police a couple times:rofl: .They are trained to handle everything with skill but throw a snake in the equasion they NATE OUT.