Gone for a few days- disaster

[catawhat75]

Just a warning to everyone who thinks it is ok to go away for a few days and not have someone pop in to check on their animals.

We just moved into our new place this past week. The snakes were the last to be moved to the new place. I was at the house at 6pm on Thursday and everyone was fine. Came back Friday afternoon to a flooded basement, including the snake room. I have no idea how long the water had been flowing but it was several inches deep in some areas. The drain had been partially clogged from the dryer lint that had not been swept up yet.

Now by some small miracle, the area the racks were in, only got some of the water. The carpet was soaked (thank GOD for extra padding to absorb! I am talking water splashing when you walked, even there) but the water didn't damage the snakes, racks or hit any electrical cords.

This could have been a heartbreaking disaster. The only reason I went over at that time was to check on the snakes. I know all too well that things can go wrong quickly and felt it was better to be safe.

Please, I know snakes are fine by themselves for awhile and don't specifically need to be checked every day but ... what would I have done if I didn't go when I did? How would you handle it if this happened to you? Keep your critters safe, have someone check on them! If your family or friends can't/won't do it, call a professional pet sitter.

[jglass38]

Glad everything worked out OK, Ingrid! That could have been bad!

[catawhat75]

Thanks Jamie! It was terrifying. I was physically sick for hours after thinking what could have happend yet soooo thankful at the same time. Scary stuff!

[Neal]

I'm very glad for you and your snakes that nothing bad happened. Calling a professional pet sitter can be disasterious also. I always make it a point to check on my snakes. I would ask my room mate but she hates snakes. Though she does watch them eat from time to time when I feed them.

[catawhat75]

Why can calling a professional sitter be disastrous?

[Boanerges]

Sorry to hear about the water problem But I am glad all your snakes are okay and nothing worse happened