...you had venomous snakes, and needed to rehome them as soon as possible, due to whatever circumstances? Do you have friends and/or family close by that could help with the transition?
I bring up this point because in the recent weeks, we have been asked to take on a few venomous snakes, from friends, due to circumstances they had not intended. The reasons are not important. It could happen to any of us through weather-related problems; family problems; financial problems, etc, etc. But I am talking about things that happen in a hurry; not months in the making so one could find new homes for the animals if need be.
We are fortunate that both people living in this household have almost equal experience and expertise with venomous animals. Can you say that about your immediate family? Can you even say that about your immediate friends. On that score, we cannot. We do have friends who are capable, but not close by, and even then, we have some rather exotic species that even the most trained would be wary or skeptical. (Think Black Mamba!)
We wouldn't even think about the zoo, as they have limited space, and they're not interested in a lot of venomous snakes, as they have their own animals, plus the added liability issues. The same holds true for those extra alligators, crocodiles, or whatever else you might be harboring. Just because you wanted them doesn't mean anyone else wants them, needs them, or even appreciates them!
So as food for thought, maybe a little planning ahead would be a good thing. If push comes to shove, where will your animals end up?
I bring up this point because in the recent weeks, we have been asked to take on a few venomous snakes, from friends, due to circumstances they had not intended. The reasons are not important. It could happen to any of us through weather-related problems; family problems; financial problems, etc, etc. But I am talking about things that happen in a hurry; not months in the making so one could find new homes for the animals if need be.
We are fortunate that both people living in this household have almost equal experience and expertise with venomous animals. Can you say that about your immediate family? Can you even say that about your immediate friends. On that score, we cannot. We do have friends who are capable, but not close by, and even then, we have some rather exotic species that even the most trained would be wary or skeptical. (Think Black Mamba!)
We wouldn't even think about the zoo, as they have limited space, and they're not interested in a lot of venomous snakes, as they have their own animals, plus the added liability issues. The same holds true for those extra alligators, crocodiles, or whatever else you might be harboring. Just because you wanted them doesn't mean anyone else wants them, needs them, or even appreciates them!
So as food for thought, maybe a little planning ahead would be a good thing. If push comes to shove, where will your animals end up?
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