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

[JLC]

they keep the room at like 80. whew

That's not too bad. 3" strips would give a nice basking spot for those that need it. Most of the common colubrids wouldn't need any additional heat. If any of the giants are really big, they may need an 11" strip for a decent basking spot, but I dunno how big those are.

[Blu Mongoose]

What do you mean dont ask, we have to!
Those terrapins are beautiful!

I know what you mean. I love snakes and tortoises. I keep going back looking at the pics. If I were there I would be in deep trouble. I would have to adopt one of those big tortoises. Last time I worked at a "no kill" sanctuary I ended up taking home a shepard - dane cross 135 lbs. and a very nasty aggresive 3 1/2 lb. pomeranian. Every time I sat in the wrong spot on the sofa , the pom would try to bite. He was so little and such a cute pain in the behind.

[NotAnotherHonda]

more snakes

here are some pics from today. i talked to the owner about the racks and heating. ill get into that later when i have time. for now, here are some pics of the snakes that are now his collection- not for adoption. i have no idea what any of these are.







hot hot hot!! haha

[NotAnotherHonda]

more randoms

tank before cleaning




tank after cleaning










hawks i think?


potbelly






me and the big guy haha

[chimpkin]

I usually try to not be a critic, but in this case it is warranted. Those animals are being kept in horrible conditions and many of them would probably be better off if they were euthanized.

What are these animals being rescued from? The only way it could be any worse is if they were dead.

[Ginevive]

My take on this, is that these are definately well-meaning people, who just need a nudge in the right directions. I would build them a rack; no easier way to house multiple snakes, definately.. and I bet it'd take up the footprint of one or two of their tanks..! And it is so easy; we built ours in a few hours, and I dare to say, I could have done it myself if mark was not around (and I am not a burly/strong girl, nor mechanically inclined.. hehe.)
I was floored, seeing how many BPs there are, though, and the conditions they're in.. but again, I am not mad really; the people I would be mad at, and this is not productive, are those who dumped them there.. so instead of flaing and getting irate, I would educate them, help out a ton, and maybe even get a few snakes to take home.
I think that you are an awesome stand-up guy for doing this.. bless your heart.

[NotAnotherHonda]

instead of me buidin racks and heating the balls and boas, i convinced him to let me put them up for adoption. as soon as i get ahold of my snake lady about 30 min away and ask if she can ship them for us, i will be taking pics of each snake and putting them up FOR FREE (plus shipping of course)on this site and on kingsnake.com...

im happy these guys are gonna have new homes. im taking 1 or 2, and the rest yall can adopt if you want! theres about 10 or so balls and a few boas that need good homes! i told him i was a member of a few sites that know their stuff about snakes and he finally agreed to let them go!!! yayy!!!

[Ginevive]

I would be a little leary of letting them go for free.. I would definately charge an adoption fee. Filters out the noncommitted and the idiotic.

[NotAnotherHonda]

well if i sell them on here, i know that they will probably go to a knowledgable person

[Blu Mongoose]

well if i sell them on here, i know that they will probably go to a knowledgable person

That is definetly not true. Some people hang out on sights just to acquire animals. That doesn't mean it's a good home at all. Some will grab them up just to try and sell them for profit. Any time you place an animal you need to ask questions such as husbandry practices, space available or what type setups they have. Many times the uncommitted will trip themselves up in an interview. Rescueing an animal is only a actual rescue if it will be better off than the situation it came from. Good luck and be careful.