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Etsy for Animals (EFA) aka Artists Helping Animals,

is a team of independent artists, craftspeople,

vintage sellers and craft suppliers on Etsy.com

who are dedicated to providing charitable relief to animals

by donating a portion of the profits from their shops

to an animal charity of their choosing,

and/or to EFA's featured Charity of the Month.

Monday, February 21, 2011

How about a Pet Snake ?


How about a Pet Snake ?
written by Patty of CatCalls

Garter Snake


Snakes are no. 8 in the top 10 most popular pets according to internet sources. Whether true or not, it IS true that snakes are kept as pets by many people, I bet you know someone who has or has had them!


Corn snakes, garter snakes, king snakes, milk snakes, ball pythons, and gopher snakes are some of the most popular snakes kept as pets.


Do your research before you buy! If you are considering such a pet, there are several facts about snakes to keep in mind before choosing one.


~ They are known to live for at least 15 - 20 years.


~ A snake demands a lot of attention and is also quite an investment. Be ready to take care of the expenses.


~ Choose a captive bred snake from a breeder not a wild one as they do NOT adapt well as pets.



Corn Snake



~ Ask your breeder to demonstrate feeding the snake once - you may have to feed rats and mice and must get over your squeamishness!


~ His home must be large enough to accommodate 2/3rd of its adult body height and be escape proof!


~ The snake should not be too fat or too thin. It should not be shedding when you take it home. Ensure that it flicks its tongue at regular intervals.


~ Snakes have temperaments just like other pets. Observe him before buying!



King Snake


Once you have decided a snake is the pet for you, you will be giving him the same amount of care as any other pet.


~ It is preferable to feed your pet snake pre-killed prey. Giving him a live rodent may result in a wrestling match that can cause injuries to your pet. Also consider your convenience and the expense of breeding live animals as feed for your pet.


~ Snakes are incapable of regulating body temperature. He will need a warm spot and cooler spot in his enclosure.


~ Make sure you have a vet in mind before bringing your pet home as it is a good idea to get him checked for parasites.


~ Always keep clean water in the enclosure and ensure that it's at room temperature. Your snake will need water for drinking and soaking itself.



Gopher Snake


~ Do not constantly handle your pet snake. Some species have been reported to get stressed.


~ Do not keep more than one snake in one enclosure. Snakes are cannibalistic and solitary reptiles.


~ Do not keep a snake as a pet in a house that has children who are under the age of 5.


~ Develop a routine for your snake whether this concerns the time you spend with it, or the cleaning of its enclosure.



Ball Python


If you follow these practices, you could be the happy owner of a happy snake for a very long time...



Sunday, February 20, 2011

EFA Team Treasury: Sunday Morning Animals


'sunday morning animals' by PetCollage

featuring team efa - etsy for animals


Lemon Poppy Seed Vegan Glyce...
$5.00

Butterfly Mixed Media Collag...
$15.00

Vintage English Bulldog figu...
$35.00

Fine Art Print 8x10 Greyhoun...
$18.00

PRICE REDUCTION-Bright Green...
$50.00

Tree of Life
$22.00

Name THIS Doll, Lovely Lucy ...
$85.00

Sweet Blossoms - Earrings
$16.00

Oh Honey small martingale co...
$16.00

Outrageous Oats PupCakes- Do...
$5.00

Half Off All Paintings Movin...
$23.00

Fun on the Farm - Japanese C...
$

Sunflower the Orange Tabby K...
$150.00

Retro Style cat print -Small...
$10.00

Gingerbread Man Hair Clips
$3.75

Chubby Ducky- Original Paint...
$37.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.


EFA Team Treasury: Cotton Candy Pupcakes


'cotton candy pupcakes' by PetCollage

team etsy for animals mostly - thanks shortysgourmettreats for the title


Doxie Raspberry Mod Circles ...
$24.50

Flower Leaf Hair Pins Red Go...
$18.00

Knit Catnip Mouse with Neapo...
$6.00

Glowing Beauty - 5x7 Fine Ar...
$15.00

Spicy Caliente Collection - ...
$10.50

Yellow Evil Eye Earrings
$18.50

Glass image pendant with bal...
$7.50

BULLDOG MINI CERAMIC SALT PE...
$39.90

Pink and Brown Short Sleeve...
$20.00

Cotton Candy PupCakes - Orga...
$5.00

Hand Knit Hat - Cat Beanie H...
$30.00

Double Sided Fire Hydrant Pe...
$14.99

Czech glass button Rootbeer ...
$4.95

Vintage 1940s French Bulldog...
$21.00

Meow Mixed Media ACEO Siame...
$8.00

Kitteh Party (set of 4 ecofr...
$10.00

Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.


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