Hello guys,
I have been put in a weird situation and could use some "smarting" advice. I work for a vet, who by default has become the 'exotic' vet in town. So we do end up seeing quite a few exotics. I seem to be the one they defer to for many of the reptiles, and have ended up over the years taking some leftovers,(no offense intended) I have never took one and not educated myself about the species and many times have just ended up fostering them till the right home comes along. And many I have just kept them.
Ok you know where this is headed. Someone got my name and called the clinic and needs to "get rid of "(hate that) a sulcata. She doesn't live close so I have not seen it. I seem to be her last hope and is bringing to the shelter if I don't take it.
Now I know this is a huge commitment, and it's not to be taken lightly, but I also know the enviormental cop that deals with this shelter and they don't care who they give the to, or they will euthanize it. Do I take it and hope that I may find someone who will take it? Do I take on another? I have the space outside and we are intending to upgrade the yard. I could surround it I think with cinderblocks,but what about inside? Can they stay in a kids pool for the winter?, for awhile I think, she said he was about 4 lbs, whatever that means. How long does it take for them to reach an unmanageable size. Please compare a full grown one to a leopard.
Does anyone have an interest.????
Thanks for any and all input.
Na
I have been put in a weird situation and could use some "smarting" advice. I work for a vet, who by default has become the 'exotic' vet in town. So we do end up seeing quite a few exotics. I seem to be the one they defer to for many of the reptiles, and have ended up over the years taking some leftovers,(no offense intended) I have never took one and not educated myself about the species and many times have just ended up fostering them till the right home comes along. And many I have just kept them.
Ok you know where this is headed. Someone got my name and called the clinic and needs to "get rid of "(hate that) a sulcata. She doesn't live close so I have not seen it. I seem to be her last hope and is bringing to the shelter if I don't take it.
Now I know this is a huge commitment, and it's not to be taken lightly, but I also know the enviormental cop that deals with this shelter and they don't care who they give the to, or they will euthanize it. Do I take it and hope that I may find someone who will take it? Do I take on another? I have the space outside and we are intending to upgrade the yard. I could surround it I think with cinderblocks,but what about inside? Can they stay in a kids pool for the winter?, for awhile I think, she said he was about 4 lbs, whatever that means. How long does it take for them to reach an unmanageable size. Please compare a full grown one to a leopard.
Does anyone have an interest.????
Thanks for any and all input.
Na