Questions question questions

Lankyrob · 04-11-10, 04:24 PM

We have been asked by a member on another forum if we would be willling to rehome their 4yr old candycorn. It will come with its own viv and all the equipment needed.

As this is our first rehoming experience could anyone let me know the sorts of questions i should get answered before we take it?

Feeding schedule
Amount of handling
Previous illnesses
Special requirements for heat or diet

are some obvious things i can cross over from rescuing cats and dogs but anything else you can tell me would be great!

Thank you!!

Will0W783 · 04-11-10, 05:44 PM

That should pretty much cover it- looks to me like you hit the major points. Just make sure you find out what size prey it is eating, how many and whether live or f/t. Also you might want to ask sex, who/where they got it, how often it's been shedding and whether it's been in one piece. I think that should do it.

Lankyrob · 04-12-10, 01:53 AM

Thanks Willow,

Like i said we have done this with lots of other animals just never snakes and being fairly new to the snake world would hate to miss something important!!

Will0W783 · 04-12-10, 08:47 AM

No problem. That's just the questions I ask whenever I adopt or buy a snake.

Lankyrob · 04-15-10, 06:32 AM

All sorted - new snake should be here in about 10 days!! Cant wait!! Just not sure "Jake" is a good name for a female candycorn!!!

infernalis · 04-15-10, 11:59 AM

Keep it separated from your other snakes for a little while.

If there is an illness or mites present, it is easier to find out BEFORE you put it with the others.

Lankyrob · 04-15-10, 02:23 PM

Ours are way too small to be anywhere near the new one - she is 3 years old and 4foot (apparently - havent actually been hands on yet). She is coming with all her own viv and equipment so will keep it all specifically for her and well away from my babies for a few months at least.

**Aaron_S** · 04-15-10, 08:25 PM

Did you ask why they are wanting rid of it?

Chu'Wuti · 04-16-10, 02:20 AM

Dr. John Rossi recommends a minimum of one to three months quarantine in a separate room to help prevent the chance of air-borne diseases crossing to your own snakes. Some people recommend six months. Whatever you decide, quarantining in a separate room sounds like a good idea to me.

Lankyrob · 04-16-10, 05:46 AM

Its the guys snake and his wife has fallen pregnant - the snake is in the room that will become the nursery.