I was just informed about a posting on Craiglist. I read it over and will post it here as a warning. This is the post-
"I know most of you have an issue with the fact that snakes are creatures too and all creatures need to eat something but such is life. I will take your unwanted precious little rats for a low price but will use them as feeders. C'mon people you have to know that that's where they're going anyway. If you truely don't want that to happen then make sure your rats don't breed or keep them all yourself. Otherwise they will end up in the hands of a snake owner. Yes I know you get attached or whatever but they're nuisance rodents who breed rapidly and in great numbers anyway, nobody wants these things as pets anymore. So if you're irresponsible enough to allow your rats to breed then you don't want all the babies then suck it up and let them go as feeders, it's what's happening anyway..."
To anyone who is re homing their mice, rats, guinea pigs, even rabbits! Please, never give them as " free to a good home" Always attach a rehoming fee. At least this person was honest as to where the rats are going (although I still shudder) most people will lie and say that are going to be loved pets to the owner's face, then once they get the pet home they turn around and feed them to a snake they have. I urge everyone to ask for references, vet references and proof of an adequite cage set up at home. Ask for past history with that type of pet and see what their knowledge is for care on that pet as well. If the person gets defensive or refuses to answer questions or provide proof of a home for the pet or references. Then that person was probably dishonest.
I do understand that snakes need to eat. There is always the option of frozen/ thawed food. I know some snakes are picky. But taking someone's beloved pet that they are looking for a caring home for and doing the unspeakable...ugh!
I just wanted to get this out there to anyone who may be looking for a loving home for their little one(s) on Craiglist. Be very very careful!
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One should add, make sure the rehoming fee is greater than the cost of buying snake food in some other way. I would suggest at least double. Although I think there are usually better ways than Craigslist.
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