Having a hard time finding an apartment that will allow my snake.

[HypoPita]

what the apartment doesn't know, won't hurt them.

Be careful there. In the contract it generally allows for them to drop you as a tenant if they have been lied to about things like that. Not only do you need to find a place, most stick you with the remaining rent. So if its a year lease, and you get kicked in the first month, you still have 11 months of rent due to them. Don't count on them not coming by. They are allowed to come in, unless otherwise specified, if they feel something "needs to be fixed".

I had a really hard time finding an apartment that allowed them. I would follow the wording suggestions that were previously mentioned. If it comes up, make sure to explain they stay small, you've had them forever and know how to take care, and bring up that you have a professional locking enclosure for them (and actually have one).

Good luck!

[Billy305]

Snakes are a lot easier to hide than a dog or cat since they are quiet and don't smell. I wouldn't mention it and just bring the cage in quickly at night or when you are moving Amy furniture.

Not like they will search it.

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[Bellatrix_LeSnake]

I would go the route of saying you're "thinking of getting a small caged reptile" such as "maybe a turtle or a gecko or something" and then if pressed say that the opposite person to the one who is on the phone is the one thinking of getting it. They probably won't ask more specific questions after that and in that case, as long as they have not specifically returned with "well, as long as it's not a snake" and your lease does not say no snakes, you should be fine. The semantics of it are, of course, incredibly important. You have to say "or something" to assume their answer includes more than turtles or geckos.

It might also be the snake type. Our leasing agent was fine with us buying a corn snake but very leary of a ball python. They eventually returned with "you can have a small snake." I figure our currently 150g girl is pretty darn small.

[khaan]

ocus on DUPLEXES and FOUR-PLEXES. These are more often owned by a landlord/lady rather than a company. Companies that run complexes will not bend the rules and cannot be negotiated with. Landlords/ladies can and often will listen to the needs of potential renters. I 100% agree with asking if "small caged pets" are allowed. Lying is never good, but being too specific to someone who knows nothing about reptiles won't do THEM anymore favors than yourself. Because really, a ball python in a small cage is less of a threat to their property than a hamster.

[VooDooDoc]

Just food for thought. Any lease I have seen in Ohio or North Carolina require a landlord to give 24 hour notice before entering. Im speaking as both a renter and a landlord. There are exceptions, like you request reapirs or a gas leak, major plumbing problem, etc.

[Mike41793]

Just food for thought. Any lease I have seen in Ohio or North Carolina require a landlord to give 24 hour notice before entering. Im speaking as both a renter and a landlord. There are exceptions, like you request reapirs or a gas leak, major plumbing problem, etc.

Im pretty sure this is true almost everywhere. I know people who rent in CT and thats the general consensus.

[UWshiba]

Just a thought, but you could always make it an emotional support animal. Thats what I've done with my dog and leopard gecko. Then they can't say no.

[blue roses]

I would try mobile home parks, a nice single wide will due a single person nicely, and they are useually more tolerant. Also a house that rents attached apartments is an option. You can ask them if they own pets, if they say yes, you can ask what kind, and if they say reptiles, then mention you also have a reptile and was afraid you would lose your pet because of the move. You'd be surprised how understanding people will be if they see you as a caring pet owner. Private owners are more approachable then corporate owners, and much less snobby.

[PitOnTheProwl]

Just a thought, but you could always make it an emotional support animal. Thats what I've done with my dog and leopard gecko. Then they can't say no.

First off this post is four years old.
Second, this is a problem with people today s those that TRULEY need help. SMH

[Greensleeves001]

I agree. When I tell people that I have a pet python, no matter whether I say python or ball python, people do not know what that means... most automatically assume it is a massive Burmese python that is 26 feet long. They always nod and ask 'and how long will it get to be?' and when I tell them its a male ball python, and what its max growth is, they look confused and usually say something like, 'Oh I thought they got to be much larger."

IF it helps - you can get renter's insurance. That usually covers pet damage and can help you land an apartment. I think its about $35 a year? Maybe $50?

I agree. The movie anaconda is what seems to come to mind first... that and confusion with the Burmese pythons that get to be BIG.

My suggestion is to simply keep looking. Question 1) Do you allow pets? Are small cage animals ok? Then, when they ask what, you say a 'a small, harmless pet snake', rather than 'ball python', as most people do not know the difference between a ball python and the star of the movie 'Anaconda'. If you have a locking cage (which I'd really recommend anyhow), this is a big selling point.

You may also want to consider looking into mobile homes, which are likely to be more lenient, offer more privacy, and are often in the same price range. (In spite of the stigma, where you are has a lot to do with what sort of folks live in trailor parks, lol. Some of them are much nicer than apartments).