Adopt

My name is
Rigatoni!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 4 weeks 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
Adult
Sex
Pet ID
10419

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter

My story

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

Meet Rigatoni, affectionately named because he’s truly one big, lovable noodle! Rigatoni is a sweet, calm, gentle, and quiet adult Common Boa Imperator who is happiest lounging peacefully in a lap. Friendly, easy to handle, and always curious, Rigatoni settles right down when held and makes for an ideal “lap snake.”

Rigatoni came to us when his previous owner, facing housing issues, had to make the heart-wrenching decision to surrender him. Despite their efforts, they couldn’t find a new place that could accommodate a 7-foot, 17+ pound snake with a 15-inch girth. They loved Rigatoni deeply and wanted to ensure he’d be in good hands.

With his impressive size and beautiful tail that could easily be mistaken for that of a Red-Tailed Boa, Rigatoni has a pearlescent glow that’s almost reminiscent of a Rainbow Boa. He’s already large but has the potential to grow up to 9 feet in length. Although his exact age isn’t known, he is an adult, and Boas like Rigatoni can live 20 to 30 years with proper care.

Rigatoni’s forever home should include a spacious, secure habitat tailored to his current and future size needs. He’s relatively low-maintenance, requiring the right diet, substrate, temperature, and humidity to stay healthy. We’re looking for a reptile-experienced home, ideally with experience in handling larger snakes. The rescue team is ready to support Rigatoni’s adopters with training, education, and ongoing guidance.

Is Rigatoni Your Perfect Match? If you have the space, experience, and dedication for this gentle giant, Rigatoni could be the ideal companion for 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.
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
10419
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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