Vista, CA - Snake. Meet Cornelius a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Species

Snake

Age

Adult

Sex

–

Pet ID

13530

My details

Good with kids

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Cornelius, a gentle and sweet corn snake in search of a forever family—could that be you?

Cornelius is an angelic companion, with a calm temperament and a love for watching the world go by, often perching with their head right by the glass. They enjoy spending time in their hide and are a quiet observer, perfectly content to let life unfold around them. They do look forward to interaction time with the family though, too.

Cornelius has lived harmoniously with cats, dogs, and even young children. Their gentle nature even won over a few people who had a fear of snakes, changing their minds completely. During the colder winter months, Cornelius may hide for long periods, only surfacing after weeks of rest, but they become lively and active again when spring arrives.

Now, Cornelius is seeking their third home—fourth, if you count their time in rescue. They spent 14 years with their first family before being surrendered due to circumstances beyond their control. A kind woman adopted them right away, planning to care for them forever. But after 4.5 yrs included getting married and expecting a second child, she realized that Cornelius wasn’t receiving the attention they deserved, and their time together would become even more limited. Sad to make this decision, she committed to waiting 4 months for a space to open at the rescue, the only place she trusted to care for her beloved snake.

Corn snakes like Cornelius can live long, healthy lives—currently at 18-19 yrs old they can live up to 23 years or more. The record for the oldest corn snake in captivity was 32 years and 3 months. years with proper care. Adopting Cornelius means making a meaningful commitment to a long-term friend who can grow up to 3-5 feet in length and weigh between 2 to 3 pounds.

Cornelius will need a secure habitat with the right diet, substrate, temperature, and humidity, but the rescue will provide all the guidance you need to prepare for their arrival.

Cornelius has been waiting patiently for a new family, could you be the one to offer them the forever home they deserve?

If you’d like to learn more about Cornelius and see if they’re the perfect match, fill out the quick adoption application on the rescue website, here is the link - https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/13530, and an adoption counselor will be in touch soon!

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.