Possible Idea!

[wilomn]

actually just forget I said anything. If anyone knows a way to delete this thread let me know. I will keep my mouth shut next time I come up with an idea to help with stuff and just keep it locally thought of. I am sorry if I caused any problems with this post. I just had an idea I thought would be cool to throw around and all that.

How surprising.

Instead of answering questions that may show you as being other than you want to be seen, you tuck tail and run.

Yup, stinky rotten Tuna.

[blackcrystal22]

How surprising.

Instead of answering questions that may show you as being other than you want to be seen, you tuck tail and run.

Yup, stinky rotten Tuna.

The idea was harmless enough, considering the OP was only throwing around ideas and asking for advice for the future. The OP also said that it would be 2 years or more before this idea would ever come to play.

I don't see an issue with asking about it.

A few questions out of my own curiosity:
How much would you be willing to invest?
How many years experience do you have with reptiles?
Do you have reliable veterinary services in your area?
Can you provide adequate housing for sick animals in QT on short notice?

[JLC]

actually just forget I said anything. If anyone knows a way to delete this thread let me know. I will keep my mouth shut next time I come up with an idea to help with stuff and just keep it locally thought of. I am sorry if I caused any problems with this post. I just had an idea I thought would be cool to throw around and all that.

Zoomie...you didn't cause any problems with this post. It's a valid discussion topic. Lots of people are curious about what is involved in starting a rescue. I'd personally LOVE to see more discussions about it, without some folks having to get all paranoid and grill the interested party so hard.

One thing to keep in mind...you're going to encounter resistance, roadblocks, and criticism (both fair and unfair) ANYtime you consider a worthwhile endeavor. If you let a little bit of flak deter you, you won't get very far. Don't let it stop you. Hold your head up and keep asking your questions, and keep listening for the answers and for the worthwhile advice and critiques that will come your way.

BTW....My personal suggestion to you would be to contact people that are already seriously involved in animal/reptile rescue. We have a lovely member here named Rusty, who goes by CTReptileRescue. Shoot her a PM and I know she'd love to answer some of your questions.

[Zoomie]

Well as far as money I am willing to invest as much as it takes to get this to work. I really want to make a differance in this area and help those snakes that need the help. By the time I get to this I will have a much bigger place by then as I have a good job and everything. By then I am hoping to have at least a three bedroom house.

As far as how much experience I have wel. I have about 5 year of experience mainly with ball pythons and such. oddly enough ALWAYS in glass tanks lol. I have dealt with sick snakes before and always found patience is key. I am hoping by the time I get to my goal to have more experience with giants as I am sure beign rescue people will want to unload giants for size issue and such which saddens me. My experience with giants is limited as I have had some green conda experience but only a little and some african rock python handling. As far as hots go. Mainly just messing with rattles catching them in the high desert in cali..

As far as vets and such go there are some really good vets here for snakes as another member from this forum told me. I don't know what the rules are on my pet insurance and how many snakes it covers but I do know they in fcat do cover exotic animals inclduing snakes. So that may help a little.

As far as room for sick and such by the time I would start this that would be a must.

Hope that answers all your questions