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Snake emergency in PA

rugbyman2000 Apr 17, 2008 08:42 AM

Hi guys,

This is sortuv a strange post, but here it goes...

Our reptile rescue got a "snake emergency" call yesterday. There is a reptile pet store in Carbon County, PA called Serpents Den that is going thru some serious issues and the animals are in big trouble. Steve, the store's owner, can't get to the store for a couple months due to extenuating circumstances. In the mean time, the power has been cut off and the snakes have no heat. I spoke to the landlord this morning and he said the store is out of business but there is nobody to take care of the snakes until Steve can return in a couple months. The landlord just wants to get the snakes out of the cold store into the hands of some people who can care for them until Steve gets back. If anyone knows Steve and would like to help him out, and help take care of his snakes temporarily until he can get back to them, please let me know. I can put you in contact with the landlord of the store, etc.

Moderators: Sorry if this post does not meet posting guidelines. It was an animal emergency, and we are just a nonprofit reptile rescue trying to get these snakes out of harm's way and find some of Steve's friends to help him out. If this was not an emergency where dozens (hundreds?) of snakes have no heat/water/care, I would not have posted like this. If you have any questions, please contact me at info@forgottenfriend.org
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Jesse Rothacker
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
www.forgottenfriend.org

Replies (3)

Hollychan Apr 17, 2008 06:57 PM

I wish I lived closer, I'd gladly help out. (Florida here. :P )
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Holly

0.1 Lavender California Kingsnake (Lizzie Borden) (missing )
1.0 Florida Kingsnake (Eddie Gein)
1.0 Bearded Dragon (Charley Manson)
1.0 Orange Marmalade Cat (Oliver)
1.0 Black Cat (Shadowfax)
1.0 Egyptian Arabian (Bagan) (Deceased )
1.0 Tennessee Walking Horse (Durango)

2.0 Toddlers (Justice & Trevor)

rugbyman2000 Apr 17, 2008 08:45 PM

Thanks to everyone who responded and offered to pitch in and help. A good friend from our rescue network got back to me after he spoke to the landlord later in the day. He said the landlord was able to have all of the snakes taken care of and taken into a temporary home today, thanks to all of the support from everyone.

(Thanks Kingsnake for allowing us to post for this type of "snake emergency". It was a great help in getting the word out, and the post can come down any time if needed.)
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Jesse Rothacker
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary
www.forgottenfriend.org

choppergreg74 Apr 17, 2008 09:08 PM

WOW! I hope heis alright. I was to his store before. I remember he had a large venomous collection at the time. I hope who ever takes care of them, knows what they are getting into.

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