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My name is Pretzel!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 7 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 details

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My story

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

Hi! My name is Pretzel!

Fun Fact about me! I have so many alien heads in my pattern that makes me very unique! I'm a relatively young snake but I am mature! Being nocturnal, I spend most of the day sleeping in my hide but I do like to come out in the evening to socialize. I am very easy to handle and hang out with.

My Foster Family says I weighed 1774g on 4/8/2023, length -> longer than 5 feet, and they had not measured girth. They say I am the most active at night but will occasionally poke my head out during the day and I am friendly.

I require my own habitat that is secure. I have managed to get out on a few occasions so my habitat will require a lock.

With the right diet, habitat, substrate, temperature, and humidity I can live a long and healthy life of up to 30 to 40 years! Though I am considered on the small side now, I can get as big as 5 feet, as a female, maybe even bigger!

I was transferred to the rescue by my second home. They adopted me from a neighbor and realized they love snakes but they are not a snake family. And that is okay! They wanted to give me the best chance to find my forever home, so they did right by me :) Now I am looking for a family that is a snake family, is it 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 website. Here is the link > https://www.smallbreedrescue.org/Home/AnimalDetails/1241

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.
Rescue
Small Breed Rescue of Southern California

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.