Quote Originally Posted by RockyTop View Post
Could you have someone look in to check their temps daily, feed them weekly, etc? Snakes aren't like dogs or cats lol they don't need your companionship. But what they do need is responsible care, and you obviously are a responsible caretaker

I hate to say it, but if you can no longer care for them, and you can't find someone who is willing to put in a little bit of time to care of them, you may want to consider selling them.

If they are breeding age and morphs, maybe a breeder could take them on for a year to breed with? I wouldn't know about this, just an idea... I would hate for you to lose your snakes.

Just make sure whatever happens, your snakes are taken care of!
Unfortunately I don't really have anyone that I could trust to take care of them while I was away, and I agree 110% with your last statement. The animals well being is top priority.

Quote Originally Posted by Aeries View Post
You might be able to make a compromise with yourself as well. Maybe you don't breed them for the year unless your absolutely certain you'll be stable for that period. Or maybe you don't dissolve your entire collection, but you cut down on a few so it's easier for you to transport them.
It depends what your goals for your collection were, and how much each individual animal means to you.
Interesting points. My goals for the collection was to breed them. I was wanting to sell some hatchlings to offset some of my cost accrued to date.

Quote Originally Posted by BPelizabeth View Post
well will your position cause you just to move.....or will it cause you to travel around for your position? I think I got both from your post...(or I am having another blonde moment).

Your industry is so hard right now as you have to go where the work is and with the economy...that is difficult. Well if you have someone that is willing to take care of them....then that is a great avenue. However with that being said....you have to be careful because I don't know anyone that will take care of my babies the way I do. And that can cause problems down the road.

I hate to say this but it might be best at this time for you to maybe see about finding someone that is willing to buy them. I know that sounds harsh and I wish I had something better to tell you. If you were just moving.....then by all means take them with you.

Sorry....maybe someone else will have an awesome idea
You're not having a blonde moment. LOL. It really is both. I will be moving to a new location, but only for short periods of time, so it's kind of like traveling... sort of. I might be in one state for a few months and move, or I might get on a big job and stay in one place for a couple of years. I just don't know right now.