Corn Snake Rescue

[TheInv4sion]

Found this snake being given away on Craigslist. Original owner passed away and the boyfriend ? couldn't take care of it. Housed in EcoEarth and for a lack of better words was housed like s***. I mean no disrespect. It could of been worse. Just not by much. Yes there were some type of maggot or larvae infestation...

 

[shining]

Wow, I'm surprised it didn't have scale rot from that rancid, sewage substrate.

Nice find/save.

 

[TheInv4sion]

Wow, I'm surprised it didn't have scale rot from that rancid, sewage substrate.

Nice find/save.

The original owner kept it bone dry in coco fiber but when she passed away her bf (scared of snakes) poured water through the screen I believe and it got everywhere.

TL;DR: don't use coco fiber

 

[TheInv4sion]

The current setup after throwing away all the substrate and cleaning it out real good
The original cage was disgusting. Maggots were in the top corners pupating and there were at least 70-90 pupae poor snake

 

[Ranitomeya]

Those are not maggots, but appear to be some sort of moth caterpillar. They're most likely some sort of Casebearer Moth.

 

[TheInv4sion]

Those are not maggots, but appear to be some sort of moth caterpillar. They're most likely some sort of Casebearer Moth.

Would they be harmful?

 

[shining]

Would they be harmful?

They are indeed some kind of casebearers, there is one in the second picture sitting on the substrate.

They are only dangerous if your corn is made of wool or silk.

 

[Ranitomeya]

They are not harmful to other organisms, but will become a major pest in your closets as they eat organic fibers. They'll chew holes in both animal and plant-based cloths such as wool, silk, and cotton. I suspect they were feeding on the undigested rodent fur in the feces of the snake and possibly on the shed skins of the snake itself since the keratin in snakeskin would be just as palatable to them as keratin that makes up hair.

 

[craze horse]

I've just been given a 10 year old amel, he's 160cms and very thick, was just sprung on me. Had phonecard from friend, I'm leaving my Mrs do you want my snake ! Lol next day I've got a gorgeous cornsnake whom I'm already attached to . Gonna try feeding him tonight as it's been 10 days.

 

[TheInv4sion]

They are indeed some kind of casebearers, there is one in the second picture sitting on the substrate.

They are only dangerous if your corn is made of wool or silk.

Looks like he is ded :<
Poor sheepsnake
[/sarcasm]

 

[TheInv4sion]

I've just been given a 10 year old amel, he's 160cms and very thick, was just sprung on me. Had phonecard I'm leaving my Mrs do you want my snake ! Lol next day I've got a gorgeous cornsnake whom I'm already attached to . Gonna try feeding him tonight as it's been 10 days. View attachment 214373 View attachment 214374

english pls...

 

[craze horse]

english pls...

I am English, your the one without there own native language.

 

[TheInv4sion]

I am English, your the one without there own native language.

:O
your right ;-; feelsbadman
I am ashamed of my country

Naw but for real tho what were you tryna say? I couldn't understand anything other than you got a free snake

 

[magicmed]

Nice save! I love taking in unwanted reptiles and seeing others do the same. very happy you found him and are taking good care of the little guy now

 

[TheInv4sion]

Nice save! I love taking in unwanted reptiles and seeing others do the same. very happy you found him and are taking good care of the little guy now

Yeah can actually find some really nice herps for free if you just check craigslist and Facebook groups often enough