When I was in apts, I didn't have snakes, but the cats required a cleaning AND pet deposit, which were non-refundable. Once I had a couple of snakes, and moved to a house (but still a rental) I had cats, a couple of rats, a dog and the snakes. Fred was cool about it. The pet deposit was was for the cats and dog, and as long as the snakes didn't destroy anything he was okay with it.


When Kaa escaped, I let him know a few days later, since I was expecting to find Kaa before then. As it was, since Kaa was still MIA when we moved, Fred was expecting to let me know they had him cornered, NOT that they had found him b/c of the smell. :eek:

I was supposed to get about $150 of my deposits refunded, but b/c Kaa ended up dying in the WIRING of the stove Fred and I discussed the issue. I had sanitized it & we agreed to let it outgas any odors for a few days, but after thinking on it, since Kaa was in the wiring behind the knobs, there was concern for a fire hazard from any wire shorting out.....so my deposit money bought the next renter a new stove. All part of RESPONSIBLE pet ownership.

DON'T try to sneak it....but as long as it's not a giant, most places don't care about snakes, as long as you can assure them (like Fred) that if they escape, you'll pay for damages. Otherwise, they're even cheaper than fish (water damage) or cats and dogs (fleas, replacing the carpet, clawing the walls, etc.). They may charge you a regular pet deposit but be honest.