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Hi! My name is Rigatoni because I am one big noodle!
I’m sweet, calm, gentle, quiet and content. My foster dad says I am a lap snake - sweet, large, easy to handle, friendly, curious, and i settle down when you sit with me in your lap.
I was signed over to the shelter because my previous owner lost our home and they had no way to get a new place with me on the lease. They loved me, and they tried, but life happened, and let's face it, at a length of over 7 feet, a girth of around 15 inches and I’m 17+ lbs, I'm a big snake which means I require a huge enclosure. My previous person knew that and while he was devastated to do it, he did the right thing by me.
Because of my size and the requirements I need to stay happy and healthy, the shelter transferred me to the rescue who helps new snake parents with the education and guidance they need.
So what kind of a big snake am I besides an adorable one? I am a Common Boa Imperator but I have been mistaken for a Red Tailed Boa because my tail is so beautiful and I have a pearlescent glow to my scales that is almost reminiscent of a Rainbow Boa.
While I am already big, I have the potential to grow up to 9 feet. While in the process of my transition to rescue my age was not given, I am an adult. CBI’s can live as long as 20 to 30 years. With the right diet, habitat, substrate, temperature, and humidity I can live a long and healthy life! And relatively speaking I am pretty low maintenance.
As an adult and active boa, I require my own habitat that is big enough to accommodate my size now, and in the future that is secure. My new family must have reptile experience and preferably large snake experience, too. Remember, the rescue team is also hear to help you prepare you for taking me home with training, education, and support.
I am looking for my forever home with someone who is fully committed to me and has the means to be - could it be with you?
If you think we may be a good match, or you would like to get to know me better, please click the Adoption Application button below my bio on the rescue website, here is the link - https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/10419
PLEASE NOTE:
1- We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time.
2- We do not ship reptiles but we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel if you are still in Southern California.
3- #2 will depend on the animal that you are applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.
Hi! My name is Rigatoni because I am one big noodle!
I’m sweet, calm, gentle, quiet and content. My foster dad says I am a lap snake - sweet, large, easy to handle, friendly, curious, and i settle down when you sit with me in your lap.
I was signed over to the shelter because my previous owner lost our home and they had no way to get a new place with me on the lease. They loved me, and they tried, but life happened, and let's face it, at a length of over 7 feet, a girth of around 15 inches and I’m 17+ lbs, I'm a big snake which means I require a huge enclosure. My previous person knew that and while he was devastated to do it, he did the right thing by me.
Because of my size and the requirements I need to stay happy and healthy, the shelter transferred me to the rescue who helps new snake parents with the education and guidance they need.
So what kind of a big snake am I besides an adorable one? I am a Common Boa Imperator but I have been mistaken for a Red Tailed Boa because my tail is so beautiful and I have a pearlescent glow to my scales that is almost reminiscent of a Rainbow Boa.
While I am already big, I have the potential to grow up to 9 feet. While in the process of my transition to rescue my age was not given, I am an adult. CBI’s can live as long as 20 to 30 years. With the right diet, habitat, substrate, temperature, and humidity I can live a long and healthy life! And relatively speaking I am pretty low maintenance.
As an adult and active boa, I require my own habitat that is big enough to accommodate my size now, and in the future that is secure. My new family must have reptile experience and preferably large snake experience, too. Remember, the rescue team is also hear to help you prepare you for taking me home with training, education, and support.
I am looking for my forever home with someone who is fully committed to me and has the means to be - could it be with you?
If you think we may be a good match, or you would like to get to know me better, please click the Adoption Application button below my bio on the rescue website, here is the link - https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/10419
PLEASE NOTE:
1- We can only accept applications from interested parties who are in or near San Diego County, California at this time.
2- We do not ship reptiles but we may be willing to work with you if you are willing to travel if you are still in Southern California.
3- #2 will depend on the animal that you are applying for and is at the discretion of the board of directors.
Small Breed Rescue of Southern California is an all-volunteer, non-profit, foster based organization funded by donations. We are dedicated to rescuing small breed dogs, small reptiles and select exotic pets primarily from public shelters and other rescues. Being committed to keeping administrative expenses low, virtually every dollar received goes directly to the care of the animals.
Our rescue is uniquely structured to rehabilitate animals who are at high risk of euthanasia due to manageable behavioral challenges, such as dogs who are declining in a shelter environment or reptiles / exotics that have not been properly handled over their lifetime. We develop relationships to accommodate these specific assistance needs, which is what differentiates us from other rescue organizations.
We have assembled a foster team that consists of experienced individuals who bring particular skills from the animal welfare industry. This enables us to grow, educate and enrich our foster community in a manner that supports our specific needs and those of our animals.
Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the animals beyond the adoption process by providing education, training tips, resource references, and an open door policy to our adopters.
Small Breed Rescue of Southern California is an all-volunteer, non-profit, foster based organization funded by donations. We are dedicated to rescuing small breed dogs, small reptiles and select exotic pets primarily from public shelters and other rescues. Being committed to keeping administrative expenses low, virtually every dollar received goes directly to the care of the animals.
Our rescue is uniquely structured to rehabilitate animals who are at high risk of euthanasia due to manageable behavioral challenges, such as dogs who are declining in a shelter environment or reptiles / exotics that have not been properly handled over their lifetime. We develop relationships to accommodate these specific assistance needs, which is what differentiates us from other rescue organizations.
We have assembled a foster team that consists of experienced individuals who bring particular skills from the animal welfare industry. This enables us to grow, educate and enrich our foster community in a manner that supports our specific needs and those of our animals.
Our group remains interested in and committed to the welfare of the animals beyond the adoption process by providing education, training tips, resource references, and an open door policy to our adopters.
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