The Drawing Board

Pictures of my snake and two little leopard geckos for anyone that cares! Doodle- the corn snake, Scribble & Sketch- The geckos

[doodlythenoodly]

Why do my pets always try to escape?!

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This little guy normally likes to hang out by my parents decorative pond, they drained it recently to keep the fountain pumps from freezing and he got stuck inside! I went over to help and he was not happy when I tried getting him out, luckily he was more mad at the net I was using to get him out than he was at me.

[doodlythenoodly]

So scribble laid eggs... someone please help

[wheremyscalesslither]

If you bought it, it’s not a rescue- it’s a purchase.

If you walk into petsmart/co/land and see a sick animal and exchange money to take it home you are NOT rescuing. You are making a purchase. That purchase unfortunately has a very short term effect- it has the awesome benefit of improving the life for one animal… but it’s not helping the long term issue.

When you hand over your hard earned cash to save one you see in the displays, you are directly contributing to them putting another animal in the same spot. It’s economics! Supply and demand! Your money tells them “hey people are buying our product! We need more!!”

Then they put another animal in the same habitat with the same conditions previously.

I know it is difficult, but sometimes it is best to not bring them home. Instead, contact the manager directly and see if they will accept help. If they don’t, which is many times the case for the poorer taken care of stores, then you can contact corporate directly and explain the situation. Although not 100% successful, many times they will take care of the issue.

Now I know what you’re thinking- you have to pay for an adoption/rehoming fee from rescues and shelters, so what’s the difference?

The difference is in where the money is going. In a pet store situation, the money rarely goes into improving the conditions of the current stock of animals since many of the chain pet stores believe they do not have to provide adequate housing and correct husbandry because “it is the animals’ temporary home, not their forever home.” In a store situation, you’re handing your money over to line the CEO’s pockets.

However, in rescues and shelters the funds are allocated back out to the animals to improve their lives and to be more effective in taking care of more animals in need.

So if you are looking for a rescue type situation reach out to your local rescue organizations, but please, don’t continue to give your money to a store if they aren’t caring for their animals well. Please don’t just ignore the issues either- reach out to the appropriate authority to help change the way the animals are cared for.

[doodlythenoodly]

The escape noodle is at it again! I’m realizing how much bigger my little baby has gotten

[pastel-plague-doctor]

this is your yearly reminder that animals are not toys. they are a huge commitment. even small pets like hamsters and fish can be expensive and require a lot of work. if you’re planning to get someone a pet as a gift this holiday season, please only do so if you’re 100% sure that they are willing and able to take responsibility for the well-being of a living thing, potentially for years or even decades.

[doodlythenoodly]

I hope she’s feeling alright, it’s pretty odd to see Scribble sleeping out in the open. Normally she’s tucked up in the hide that’s right behind her.

[brookie1wookie]

Scribble is always so photogenic

[doodlythenoodly]

I'll post to the right blog first time eventually

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I got a glimpse of Sketch hanging out (doing guess what) on what I've now dubbed poop mountain. Because after I rearranged the tank and set a different hide on top of the heat mat the little Geckos decided that they'd start to climb up on top of here to poop.

[ongwink]

if u have pets, reblog this what u call them besides their name

[doodlythenoodly]

A particularly good photo of Scribble on my arm. Such a good girl.

[orpheusmorpheous]

[madeinchernobyl]

I’m adding to this because y’all gonna learn some shit about housing your pets.

Someone make more I love this new meme.

[doodlythenoodly]

Doodles adventures in exploring my new desk

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Person: "Oh you have snakes?"

Me: *Starts pulling snakes out of various pockets* "Why yes! This one's named Cecil and he is a very good boy!"

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Sketch is doing much better, she seems to just go crazy for mealworms! I even caught her on the hunt for one that escaped from the food bowl!

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Meet Sketch! So recently I’ve just had the opportunity to rescue another leopard gecko, these are the photos its first owner sent to me. It lived in this tank in these conditions for 5 years and I’ve got no idea how it managed to survive. She’s is missing quite a few toes so her old life has scarred her… Luckily I was able to snatch her up and she’s doing much better in my care. I got her last week but forgot to update you guys on it! She’s eating well and gets along with Scribble so hopefully she’s happier and more comfy with me.

[doodlythenoodly]

Finally got at that sand cleared from the tank and now we've got reptile carpet! Scribble is still getting used to it but I like it.