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My name is Grimbolina Pretzel!

Posted over 4 years ago | Updated over 10 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Approve Application

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

My basic info

Species
Snake
Age
Young
Sex
Male
Pet ID
1241

My story

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

💘 Meet Grimbolina Pretzel – The Longtime Love Waiting for a Forever Home! 🐍💕

Grimbolina Pretzel (or Grim for short) is a stunning ball python with an extraordinary pattern of tiny "alien heads" that make them truly out of this world! This gentle yet adventurous snake has been in our care since July 2021, patiently waiting for that one special person to finally bring them home. While life at the rescue has been filled with care and enrichment, Grim is still dreaming of a forever family to call their own.

💖 Why You’ll Love Grim:
✨ A Nocturnal Companion – Grim thrives in the evening, happily exploring and interacting once the sun sets.
✨ A Unique Beauty – Their mesmerizing markings make them a true work of art!
✨ An Active Explorer – At 5+ feet long, Grim needs a secure enclosure with a lock, as they have been known to take a little self-guided adventure now and then!
✨ A Snake With Personality – Grim is curious and easygoing, but prefers not to have their head or neck touched—once settled in, they love supervised out-of-enclosure time!

Grim’s Love Story So Far…
Grim’s journey began when a previous family, who adopted them from a neighbor, realized they loved snakes but weren’t fully prepared for the responsibility. Wanting the best for Grim, they entrusted them to us, where we have provided top-notch care and plenty of love—but nothing can replace the warmth of a true forever home.

Grim has been waiting so patiently for a family who understands and appreciates ball pythons. With the right care, Grim can be your devoted reptile companion for up to 40 years! As an adult, if you are worried about such a long commitment, we know that it will be more along the lines of 10 - 20 years. Could you be the perfect match?

💌 Are you ready to welcome Grim into your heart and home? Click the Adoption Application button below the bio on the rescue website to start your journey together! Here is the link - https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/1241

💌 PLEASE NOTE:
📍 We can only accept applications from adopters in or near San Diego County, California.
🚗 We do not ship reptiles, but in some cases, we may work with adopters willing to travel within Southern California. Final decisions will be made at the discretion of the board of directors.

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Contact info

Pet ID
1241
Contact
Michelle Meschko
Address
Vista, CA 92083

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Application is located under the pet's profile on www.smallbreedrescue.org

2.

Interview

Phone interview

3.

Home Check

Home introduction if the interview goes well to ensure it is a good match for all involved.

4.

Approve Application

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

This is all usually done during the home introduction inless other arrangements are needed.

Additional adoption info

Application links are individual to each animals and will be provided in the adoption summary.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

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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