Things could be getting bad. :-(

[Eddie_Z]

Fellow herp enthusiasts:

Due to recent difficult events that have taken place in my personal life as well as events that might possibly be taking place in my near AND distant future, I may have to find a new home for Hissy.

Without getting too deeply into it, financially with student loans and things starting to pile up, I am not in a great financial position to care for Hissy. I can barely afford her food and at this stage, if she were to get sick, I would not be able to afford to get her the proper care that she needs.

Add to this the fact that the next couple of years might bring a variety of moves for Nanci and I, including a couple to New York City and/or Las Vegas (I know that seems like two completely random places but wouldn't things HAVE to be drastic for me to consider this step?) and it just seems like a stable environment for Hissy is almost impossible to be certain of.

I am not sure that this drastic step needs to be taken just yet as things could shake down very differently from the current plans in place. However, I wanted to float this out there to my friends in the community to see what kind of interest I can generate in possible homes for Hissy.

She is a completely healthy female normal ball python. In April it will be two years since I have owned her and my vet estimates that she was about 6 months old when I got her. She IS a picky eater with any notable changes to her environment. She eats F/T rats. She is around 3.5 feet long and weighs close to 1000 grams.

Anyone interested would get her along with a beautiful AP tank, two Acu-rite digital Hygro/thermo combos, one large water bowl, four hides (2 clay pot saucers and 2 reptile caves), a rheostat which I currently have hooked up to the belly heat in the AP tank and whatever else is laying around on the bottom of her tank stand. All of this is a great value and I would only be looking for about $100-$150 for it. I would prefer to keep it local to avoid the stress of shipping her. I would be willing to drive a couple of hours to deliver her. Anyone who lives in or near the Western New York area please respond with possible interest.

As I said, this is not a guarenteed necessity. It is with a very heavy heart that I even propose the possibility of this happening. I love this snake. She has got quite a personality. She is very docile despite her efforts to prove otherwise with all of her hissing and I love that about her. I hope to NOT have to resort to this step, but if I need to, the number one priority is finding her a quality home. Please let me know. Thanks for your time.

[rabernet]

Eddie,


I'm so sorry that you're having to even consider this. I know how difficult it is! I'm sure with the wonderful people here, you'll be able to locate a good home for her, if that's what ends up needing to happen! I've also sent you a PM.

[frankykeno]

I think you are a great guy Eddie to be planning for Hissy this way! A very hard decision but one you are contemplating for the snake's welfare before your own need to keep her.

I know Jamie Glass has just moved back to that area so perhaps he will see this thread.

Please let us know if there is anything the forum or Mike and I personally can do to be of assistance to you.


~~Jo~~

[adizziedoll]

I would be very interested in giving hissy a great home. How western NY are you talking? If you would like, you could email me at adizziedoll@aol.com

I hope things do work out for you, and you dont have to give her up.

[JLC]

Hang in there, Eddie!!! A cross-country move won't hurt her, even if you have to do it every year for a couple of years in a row until you can settle down. Things will work out for ya, I'm sure of it!

[Eddie_Z]

Thanks for all of the support guys and gals. Thank you also to those who PMed me. I have some very difficult decisions to make.

[cassandra]

/big hugs to you and your family

[iceman25]

Hang in there man! We all have been in the same boat at one time or another in our lives. Just hang in there and everything will turn out for the better in the end! I hope you don't have to give Hissy away. I know how excited you were when you first got her. I really hope things will turn around for you guys!

[jotay]

Hey Eddie/Coach

I sent you a PM, also if there is anything else I can do or help you out with please let me know. I will be there in a flash and happy to help.

Sabres suck and Caps rule ( just kidding )

[sweety314]

If U can't find anything closer, I'd be willing to pay the shipping for Hissy.