Reptile Talk With Kurt Schatzl Sat, Aug6 at 1pm .
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Kurt Schatzl is the current President of the New England Herpetological Society of Weymouth Ma. The NEHS is a conservation oriented educational organization that promotes the advancement of Herpetology. Kurt is a lifelong Braintree resident and reptile hobbyist with extensive knowledge of native reptile and amphibians, including endangered species.
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I’m so glad to find out about NEWLCenter. A worker at a PetSmart told me about you. Your website is great. Here is my question.
I have two red-eared sliders that I received as babies about 8 years ago. I have raised them in a 20 gallon tank with two regularly cleaned filters. They are happy and love each other. Their daily ‘courting’ is lots of fund to watch. I believe they are in great health. the male is 7 inches long (shell length) and husky. The female is 6 inches long, more slender with lovely long claws.
I am moving and need to find them a home where they will be kept together. Please let me know what options you are aware of. Would NE Wildlife Center take them? Thank you.
Richard
Hi Richard, Unfortunately the Center cannot take them. We care for and release wild animals. Red-eared sliders are very difficult to find homes for. I wish I had better news for you. Best of luck.
Hi Suzy,
If the snakes are outside your mom’s home, then theyre in their “home.” Snakes don’t enter homes unless it’s to escape extreme heat or cold or to utilize a food source (mice). I’d be interested in seeing a photo of these snakes since Massachusetts has only two arboreal snakes, the smooth green snake (uncommon) and the eastern ratsnake (endangered species, very uncommon) Please send a photo if possible. Schatzl@neherp.com is my email.
Hello,
I just got off the phone with my 83 year old mother. she lives in South Hingham.. has 2 snakes living in a small cedar tree right outside her doorway. She’s quite concerned that the will find a way into the house. Is there any preventative measure to rid the snakes from their “home”. Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!
Thanks, Suzy