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i asked this in another forum too...so sorry for those who read both...

im sure most of you are in a house, with plenty of room and no one to question your reptiles. i am too, for now, but thinking that within 3-9 months i might be moving back into an apt or renting a house...i know i can find housing that will let me have my cats without issue, but what about my snakes?
i am willing to rehome a few of them, but i dont want to get rid of all of them. they are my babies too, you know.
anyways, just wanting a bit of advice. thanks bunches..
take care
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~Snake Charmer~
0.1 russian tortoise (natasha)
3.1 dogs (church, bandit, willy and tonka)
1.2 cats (taz, squeaky, cami)
0.1 king snake (q aka curly q or queenie)
2.2 'normal' ball pythons (zenith, butters, zahara, and shadow)
1.0 pink pastel colombian red tail boa (pheonix- because it means "deep red" hehe)

I have not had the experience of renting, but I would assume that anyplace that would allow aquariums would not have a problem with snakes since they live in similar enclosures.

The other option if you are so inclined would be not to mention the snakes. They would never know that you had them since they don't smell and won't make a mess.

Don't ask - Don't tell.
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Tosha
JET Pythons
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Herp Medicine does not equal a bottle of Baytril - Dr. Scott Stahl

agreed!
At the very least when you are asking about pets- ask if caged animals or aquariums are ok.

good luck!
I rented for years and had HUGE burms, retics, afrocks, etc- on top of red tails, multiple iguanas, etc and never had problems.
Apt's are a little more strict though- "could get in air vent or go down toilet and end up in a diff apt" etc...

I'd shoot for a house if i were you.

~Beth
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I have had 2 apt and kept my snakes in both with the landlords full knowlage of my having them.

Just ask if "tank" pets are allowed. If they say yes, then tell them they are snakes. As long as the tanks are secure then there shouldn't be a problem.

I say it is better to be up front about it. If they find out you were hiding them they may cause a big stink and demand that you get rid of them. I didn't have any real trouble getting my landlords to accept the snakes, even if my curent one does not care for them (his wife gets creeped out) he gave me permission and cant take it back and say get rid of them.

Best of luck.
A
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1 BP
4 Cal Kings 3 alb 1 het
3 Alb Corn
1 Rev Alb Nelsons

If you can find a place that allows it, tell them. It's much less stressful when they have to come in for repairs, etc if you are up front with them. Of course the apt I'm in now allows cats and my cat deposit was also applied to the snakes. They were very cool about it when I explained what type of caging I use and how secure they would be.

Before I moved in here, I was really worried about finding a place. I knew wherever I applied, they would contact my previous apt, who found the snakes and kind of kicked me out (made me choose between staying and keeping the snakes). Because I also have cats, I did have to look for pet-friendly housing. Every place I looked at was perfectly fine with the snakes when I brought it up. The worst case was that one building said I would have to get renters insurance in case something happened.

>>I have had 2 apt and kept my snakes in both with the landlords full knowlage of my having them.
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>>Just ask if "tank" pets are allowed. If they say yes, then tell them they are snakes. As long as the tanks are secure then there shouldn't be a problem.
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>>I say it is better to be up front about it. If they find out you were hiding them they may cause a big stink and demand that you get rid of them. I didn't have any real trouble getting my landlords to accept the snakes, even if my curent one does not care for them (his wife gets creeped out) he gave me permission and cant take it back and say get rid of them.
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>>Best of luck.
>>A
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>>1 BP
>>4 Cal Kings 3 alb 1 het
>>3 Alb Corn
>>1 Rev Alb Nelsons

Always go with don't ask don't tell. If no one knows that you have snakes or what kind of snake you have then it is best for everyone involved. I will say I have rented for years and never had a problem with my landlord or repairmen saying anything when they came in my place. The only place I was ever actually kicked out of was a college dorm but that was for snakes in addition to other "housing violations".

And anyone questions why you are moving them in or what pet you keep in them. Just tell them you keep an extensive collection of small sand Zen gardens.

*snicker* other housing violations? those darn candles will get you every time
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~Snake Charmer~
0.1 russian tortoise (natasha)
3.1 dogs (church, bandit, willy and tonka)
1.2 cats (taz, squeaky, cami)
0.1 king snake (q aka curly q or queenie)
2.2 'normal' ball pythons (zenith, butters, zahara, and shadow)
1.0 pink pastel colombian red tail boa (pheonix- because it means "deep red" hehe)

Ask. My landlord know all about my snakes, (In fact, so does the owner and a good part of the building know). He knows I moved from a one bedroom to one with two just do have more room for snakes. Lol. I got darn close to fifty snakes now? Just ask, with the ecconomy the way it is most landlords are letting more people with dogs and cats in just to fill the building, I'm sure a "cage/tank" animal isn't going to be much of a issue.
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Coolluigi

"You can never have too many hets" - Jim S

Coolluigi007
0.1 Pastel Pos Het Orange Ghost,
2.1 Pastel,
1.0 Mojave Pos Het Orange Ghost,
3.0 Yellowbelly,
1.0 100 % Het Pied,
0.8 50% Het Pied,
3.10 Normal,
0.2 100% Het Orange Ghost,
0.2 Spider,
1.2 100% Het VPI Axanthic...
and soon to be more. *fingers crossed*

I wouldn't say a word. There are too many people out there that are irrationally afraid or repulsed by snakes. The odds are pretty good that your potential future landlord, who's best interests is his property, will be one of them. However, if they allow cats, and are knowledgeably informed abut the car/set-up involved in keeping snakes, they would theoretically have zero problems with reptiles -- theoretically. But I would not risk it. I've also been told that in most states aquariumed/caged animals are are not covered under a No Pets Clause, and are usually the exception to no pets, unless the lease specifically states "no snakes" or "no [specific pet]" (hamsters, etc). Most people that walk into my home have no idea I have so many snakes, they are fairly discrete. I would think any landlord or repair would be the same. Hope this helps!
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• Chelsea Lynn Gardiner
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