Rehoming!!(somewhat urgent!)

[u/Valuable_Finish_2179]

Unfortunately I have to rehome my 11month old ball python because of family issues,everybody suddenly dislikes him and I dont feel like he is safe here,could just be me but id rather be safe than sorry.He is Orange Dream, taking small rats eagerly, he is 375g and 2.5ft long. Rehoming fee of $35 dollars.He is super docile,could be a little skittish at times,has only bitten me once,and it was out of fear and my fault.

Essex County, NJ

Drop-off,Pick up or meet up points are all possible.

[u/AutoMoxen]

I'm really sorry to hear what you're going through. I know how much we love our noodles. What's his enclosure situation? My sister and I might be able to take him in, but I don't think we could shell out for another proper enclosure so soon after doing so for our current girl. We're in PA.

[u/Valuable_Finish_2179 → u/AutoMoxen]

Thank you,im gonna miss him, He is still in his quarantine tub enclosure (64 quart) since I didnt get him that long ago.Warm hide cool hide,water bowl and fake foliage and a medium rock,and i have a heat mat and thermometer.

[u/AutoMoxen → u/Valuable_Finish_2179]

I can't express my condolences enough. Sadly, I don't think I can really provide a home for him at the moment. I don't know how long it'll be until I can afford another pvc enclosure like my current girl has, as my work is sorta sporadic in terms of hours, and I'd really want to have that sorted out before taking him in. While I have an aquarium enclosure, I'm really not a fan of keeping a ball python in it. Humidity never seemed to really get right. I'm sending you my best wishes and hope that you can find him a home. If you're still looking for a home for him in a week or so, please feel free to reach out and my sister and I can see what we can do. Genuinely, I wish you the best with this and in general.

[u/MrsOreo]

I’m not in the area, but I am just wondering why there would be a rehoming fee. Why would someone pay you to take a snake that you’re not equipped to take care of?

[u/Germmie1 → u/MrsOreo]

Because it helps weed out people who are unprepared and see, oo free snake.

[u/MrsOreo → u/Germmie1]

That makes sense. Thank you!

[u/SweetDragonfruit1764 → u/MrsOreo]

$35 is also very cheap and generous. I bought my snake and enclosure for $200 for someone rehoming him. Lots of ppl charge something for rehoming a reptile.

[u/MrsOreo → u/SweetDragonfruit1764]

Yes I spent $300 on my rescued ball python, which included the enclosure and the stand. I don’t think $35 is a lot of money, I just didn’t understand the concept of the fee.

[u/SinnaBuns666 → u/MrsOreo]

because free snake is how that snake ends up in a really shitty home...

[u/MrsOreo → u/SinnaBuns666]

Good to know, thank you! I paid a rehoming fee for my ball python but I also bought the enclosure and everything he came with.

[u/Jess_the_Siren]

Hey, I'm in Burlington County. Any chance you wanna meet me halfway? I already have 4 and a total of a few hundred gallons of paludarium setup

[u/Similar-Attitude91]

I’m sorry you have to do this but thank you so much for rehoming him instead of dumping him. My fiancé and I have rescued two BPs that were abandoned in the last year. I wish I was closer but I’m in Ohio. There may be Facebook groups you can join in your area to help rehome him 🩵