BP rescue question

[LittleTreeGuy]

So, I have seen and heard a few people on here or FB groups talk about "rescuing" BP's. Now, from what I can tell, this is anything from taking a wounded snake from an animal hospital or vet, or to just taking a snake that someone doesn't want anymore. Is that correct?

Now that I have a quarantine area, and a rack setup, I thought to myself... hey, if there was a snake someone didn't want, would I/could I take it in and care for it? I feel like the answer is yes.

My questions to those of you who have rescued BP's in the past, did they find you, or did you search them out?

[Mr. Misha]

Yea, that's exactly what rescuing a BP is. Some people rescue from animal shelters or a local reptile rescue. Some people consider that buying from big store retailers animals as rescues but personally I dont.

Usually, you're the one who would be seeking out an animal you'd be willing to rescue but I know that there's more than a few members here who helped someone out and took in their animal.

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[SKO]

I took in a guys snake that said he couldn't care for it because he was going through a divorce. I didn't consider it a rescue until I saw the condition the snake was in. I'm really glad I did though.

[CantHelpIt]

I agree with Mr.Misha, buying from a big store is simply supporting them and their ways of animal care. If the animal sells expect another one in the same conditions next week.
Some times you can find people on craigslist trying to get rid of a snake that they bought on impulse and only look at it once a month to throw it a rat. If you can rehome it and give it a caring home with proper husbandry go for it.

[Slim]

Keep snakes long enough to get a reputation as the "Snake Person" in your own social group, and they will find you. You won't have to seek them out.

[LittleTreeGuy]

Thanks all. Yea, I don't think of buying from a big box store as a rescue... even it is of sorts, but as it was said, they are in for the money and as long as they can move them, they will keep moving them.

I've looked at Craigslist in my area a few times... it's kinda what I expected... snakes in a 50gallon glass tank, with a heat lamp, a huge rock and a water bowl. The people either don't respond, or want $500 for a $50 dollar snake. I'm all for giving a snake a better home and care, but I guess I have to draw the line somewhere. lol.

[Mr. Misha]

Looks like this rescue is in your area. Check them out:
http://www.forgottenfriend.org

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[Slim]

I'm all for giving a snake a better home and care, but I guess I have to draw the line somewhere. lol.

This is a very realistic outlook. As sad as it is, you will never be able to save them all.

[bcr229]

I've looked at Craigslist in my area a few times... it's kinda what I expected... snakes in a 50gallon glass tank, with a heat lamp, a huge rock and a water bowl. The people either don't respond, or want $500 for a $50 dollar snake. I'm all for giving a snake a better home and care, but I guess I have to draw the line somewhere. lol.

If you pay for it, it's not a rescue.

Keep snakes long enough to get a reputation as the "Snake Person" in your own social group, and they will find you. You won't have to seek them out.

For precisely this reason I am the proud keeper of: 0.1 adult common BCI, 0.1 adult Dumerils boa, 1.1 Brazilian Rainbow boas, and 1.2 normal ball pythons. The BCI and the normal male BP were in rough shape (incorrect/low heat, stuck shed, and rats had chewed on them) while the others were perfectly healthy and could easily have been sold.

[LittleTreeGuy]

Looks like this rescue is in your area. Check them out:
http://www.forgottenfriend.org

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They're a few hours away, but I signed up with them. Thanks.