I got an Internship at a Refuge! (HUGE DUW)

[Wolfsnaps]

Yeah I agree with Blu Mongoose...why are they taking in snakes if they are not providing heat? Is it that they don't know? If so, they shouldn't be takingthem in,

Is it that they don't have the funds? If so, they really shouldn't be taking them in.
Regardless, good luck there...internships look good on resumes...

And get these women some info and tell them straight up that you are just concerned for the aniamls' welfare that way you don't sound rude. I mean, if they are in it for the animals, then they will know that you just care about them and aren't being a jerk.

Oh and as for the picking up of the huge toroises.....wth??? How about getting three women to pick them up then? If it is so big, use more hands! Their enclosures need to be cleaned!

[Wolfsnaps]

Oh, and if these people are afraid of snakes.......anacondas and burms being there kinda strikes me as funnny....I mean, balls aren't bad, I am a petite girl and I have one with no worries but huge snakes???? *sigh*



Have fun, keep us updated!

[NotAnotherHonda]

thanks for the help guys. so i was thinking...(if the owner lets me)...

i will biuld a small rack for the balls and other small snakes. then use some flexwatt. would 4" flexwatt suffice? (im tryin to save $ of course, cause i doubt they wanna spend money). i think the cheapest places are either beanfarm or reptile basics...right? i just need the tape itself. i can solder the ends and buy cheaper cord from walmart to save some more money. then just get some 28qts (maybe bigger ones for the big guys?). we already have water bowls and aspen. then ill be set. until i have to worry about a thermostat! ahh!!

and i am SET on building a bigger cage for the monitor. he is needing a good home, and ide take him, if i didnt live in a college apt...until then, im making him one...whether they like it or not!!!

[JLC]

You might also check around to see if BeanFarm or ReptileBasics or other suppliers would be willing to donate materials such as flexwatt and t-stats.

[NotAnotherHonda]

oh wow. do you think they would do such a thing? have you heard of those places doing things like this? i winder if i provided pics of the place, as well as showing their products in use (before and after type thing), they might be more inclined to help. thanks!!!

[JLC]

oh wow. do you think they would do such a thing? have you heard of those places doing things like this? i winder if i provided pics of the place, as well as showing their products in use (before and after type thing), they might be more inclined to help. thanks!!!

I think that if you provide pics AND a clear, concise letter/business-plan from the person in charge that shows a desire AND an ability to bring the lack of husbandry up to par...they very well might donate some supplies. But just the pics alone probably won't help because how would they know their supplies would then even be used correctly or used at all?

[NotAnotherHonda]

true. im going to talk to the owner of the refuge tomorrow and get the ok before i email some suppliers. thanks!

[NotAnotherHonda]

one more question- there is a mix of all kinds of snakes, from boas to balls, big and small. how would one use flexwatt for different kinds of snakes? 2 different racks? also, is 4" too small for full grown balls? or should i try for 11"? beggers can t be choosers i know. but if 4" wide will do, ill do it...

thanks in advance

[tmlowe5704]

one more question- there is a mix of all kinds of snakes, from boas to balls, big and small. how would one use flexwatt for different kinds of snakes? 2 different racks? also, is 4" too small for full grown balls? or should i try for 11"? beggers can t be choosers i know. but if 4" wide will do, ill do it...

thanks in advance

it all depends on the temps of the room. 3" would suffice if the room is high enough, but i doubt it is so maybe 11"

[NotAnotherHonda]

they keep the room at like 80. whew