Stow away snakes from Mexico and Spain make it to Guernsey and the GSPCA

Last week the GSPCA did not  have 1 but 2 calls to  rescue snakes that managed to travel the huge distance to Guernsey.

On the 18^th May GSPCA team member Neil Hughes was called out to a local Garden Centre kitchen where a snake had stowed away with cabbages from Spain.

Tiny Tim as the very small snake has been called is a Viperine Snake which does have venom for their prey but they do not bite as a form of defence and even if it did would be harmless to humans.

3 days prior to Tiny Tim coming in we were called out to a local property where the owners had been on holiday to Mexico.

When they were unpacking it appears that a sake decided to travel with them and relocate to a different continent.

Max as the very small tiny snake has been named is what we believe a Salmon Bellied Racer.

He has already proved slippery than most as he is currently hiding from us in the quarantine area he is being kept.

(Picture Tiny Tim on the left, Max on the right)

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Each year the States of Guernsey or public contact us with unusual animals to hold or quarantine that have managed to smuggle themselves into our shores but to get two in a week is very unusual.”

“Tiny Tim a Viperine Snake was the first and is a Salmon Bellied Racer which is our first ever animal arrive from Mexico and is not venimous thankfully.”

“Tiny Tim does have venom glands but it is only used in paralysing their very small prey and is said to be harmless to humans and they rarely bite in defence.”

“Man is a little bigger longer than Tiny Tim and he is from Spain and managed to sneak in with cabbages and surprised the kitchen team where he was found in a local Garden Centre.”

“We are keeping both in a quarantine area but it is looking likely we will be able to rehome both snakes but it will need to be to experienced reptile owners that have the correct setups for their care.”

“We often have reptiles looking for homes and anyone interested in adopting any animal then please do get in touch or check out the procedures online.”

“It is amazing to think of all the different species we have helped over our 150 year history from lion cubs to tiny snakes and to support our work during this momentous year check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year .”

“To care for the 1000’s of wild animals and many others in our care we really need your support, please donate by going to https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)  , call 01481 257261 or by post please make cheques payable to 'GSPCA’ and send to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD.”

To download an adoption application form please click on the following -

For a Dog Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Dog%20Rehoming%20Application%202019.doc

For a Cat Adoption Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/GSPCA%20Cat%20Rehoming%20Application%20Rev%202.doc

For a Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Bird, Reptile and all other species Application Form please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Interview%20Form%20%28Rabbit%20or%20Guinea%20Pig%29.doc 

Once your form is completed please email to [email protected] or post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD and a member of team will phone you to discuss the animals in our care

To find out more about the Dog Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/dog-adoption .

To find out more about the Cat Adoption Procedure please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/cat-adoption .

To see the animals looking for homes please go to - www.gspca.org.gg/animals

For more information please call 01481 257261 or email us [email protected] .

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future.  After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding 

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf  

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Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey

April - August 2023 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade https://puffinparade.org.gg/

2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed

May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month

Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th May 2023 Guernsey Together Festival https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/see-gspca-stall-weekend-guernseys-biggest-music-festival-weekend

Guided Tour - Monday, May 29, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Tuesday 30^th May – International Hug Your Cat Day

Guided Tour - Wednesday, May 31, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Wednesday 31^st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

June 2023 – National Microchipping Month

June 2023 – 150^th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed

Guided Tour - Friday, June 2, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

4^th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/see-gspca-stall-arts-seafront-sunday-4th-june-2023

10^th June 2023 Saffrey Rotary Walk https://safferyrotarywalk.org.gg/

Blanchelande College Summer Fete on Sunday 11^th June 2023 from midday to 3.30pm

Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch

Wednesday 14^th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day

Sunday 18^th June 2023 - Guernsey Classic Vehicle Club LBG Show at Saumarez Park

Sunday 25^th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete

25^th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Friday 23^rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day

June 26^th to July 3^rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week

Monday 5^th July 2023 – Viaer Marchi at Saumarez Park - https://nationaltrust.gg/events/all/event/saumarez-park/viaer-marchi-2022/6

Wednesday 12^th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Sunday 16^th July 2023 – World Snake Day

Guided Tour - Monday, July 24, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th July 2023 – Torteval Scarecrow Festival

Guided Tour - Monday, July 31, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

6^th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Guided Tour - Monday, August 7, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

13^th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday

Monday 14^th August 2023 – World Lizard Day

Guided Tour - Monday, August 14, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

11^th and 12^th August 2023 – South Show

16^th and 17^th August 2023 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/

Guided Tour - Monday, August 21, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477  

23^rd and 24^th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

Guided Tour - Monday, August 28, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477  

September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month

Guided Tour - Monday, September 4, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477

GSPCA 150^th Year Ball – Date to be Confirmed

24^th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

Wednesday 13^th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4^th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25^th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8^th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15^th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4^th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..