the saga continues........

Excellent news!!! The local petstore near me got out of snakes, for which I'm grateful! They never took care of them properly and I hated to see them there.

Oooh you're a pet shop rehabber too! Sounds like you've done good for their trade as well! And you know they've got their act together now so you can safely sell them your hatchlings this year too! Worked out well for everyone by the sounds of it, Well done!

The thing is, Susie, this has always been a superb shop. Over the years I've had tropical fish, gerbils, guineapigs and finches from them, as well as our cockateil and our sadly missed striped grass mouse. This is the place where I was tempted by the giant pouched rat. Everything is in excellent health.
The reptiles were a new venture for them and keeping the snakes together was suggested strongly by the RSPCA and the vet from the local council. By talking to the owner of CPR about the problem too I've given them a helping hand in how to deal with the recommendations. The failure of Val to thrive whilst co-habbed and his quick turn around could be valuable if there are more 'helpful' suggestions.

Oh boy, that explains a lot!
I've heard lots of things about the RSPCA and their recommendations concerning the care of reptiles, so nothing I hear about them surprises me any more I'm afraid.

Don't get me wrong, their are plenty of charitable organisations out there that do really good work, but I just think they haven't really got a clue on this subject.

I can't believe I hadn't updated Lil's thread for ages, but then she's just a big fat healthy girl now! 318 grams of former non-feeder, who's owner adores her!

dimondlil, I know this is a very old thread. I have enjoyed reading every post. I think you have the patience of an angel. I have only had one non-feeder. I did try everything suggested by others, except pureed mice. That was the next step. My 12 year grand-daughter was even willing to puree the mice. Our little girl did not make it. All the rest of our snakes are good healthy eaters. Your Lil is so beautiful.

Originally Posted by diamondlil

I can't believe I hadn't updated Lil's thread for ages, but then she's just a big fat healthy girl now! 318 grams of former non-feeder, who's owner adores her!

And worth every blood & tear you put into her... she's gorgeous

Originally Posted by Weebonilass

And worth every blood & tear you put into her... she's gorgeous

Thanks Ginger. She's freshly shed today

Wow, she's gorgeous!! I'm sure she knows she's loved very much. I love happy endings.

I can't imagine ever giving up any of my pets, but if I could for some reason only keep one snake, it'd be Lil.