Pop Corn the corn snake is back home safe and sound

Submitted by Steve on 22:53, 14th Sep, 2016 | 0

Earlier this week a Corn Snake was found and rescued by the GSPCA on Route de la Mare de Carteret.

After advertising the stray snake online and through the local media we are delighted to report that the female 5 year old snake who was very much loved and missed by her owner is now home safe and sound.

Owner Teresa Rodgers said "She is doing well and letting us handle her again without any problems."

"Jake has two corn snakes a male Corn Flake and Pop Corn a female."

"She is 5 years old and Jake has had her from a baby."

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Reptile Awareness Day - 21st October

Submitted by Steve on 16:04, 20th Oct, 2014 | 0

Habitat loss and the threat of extinction are significant concerns in the world of reptillian life.

Reptile Day promotes awareness of all things reptillian, encouraging learning about different types of reptiles, their natural environments and ecological challenges.

At the GSPCA we rescue, reunite, rehabilitate and rehome reptiles of all descriptions.

In the last year we have seen snakes to tortoise, turtle to lizards, terrapins and others some of which have been wild and others captive.

Only last week the Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtle Movie was released.

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Do you have your Mask for the GSPCA Mystery of Masquerade Charity Ball on Saturday 2nd November? Why not try Balloonees

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:02, 28th Aug, 2013 | 0

With the tables all sold out there is now a waiting list for those wanting to attend the GSPCA Mystery of Masquerade Charity Ball in November.

However if you are looking for a Mask then why not try Balloonees who are supporting our event.

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Stray Snake found and rescued at First Tower Lane this morning

Submitted by GSPCA on 08:35, 28th Aug, 2013 | 0

This morning the GSPCA had a call about a stray Snake in the St Peter Port area.

Animal Collection Officer Geoff George before he started his shift had a call to help with a rescue of a Snake.

Geoff made his way to First Tower Lane where he found the Albino Corn Snake.

He quickly secured it and it is now back at the GSPCA Animal Shelter in St Andrews, Guernsey.

Geoff George said 'The Albino Corn Snake I rescued this morning seems very well and is fine to handle.'

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Chilli the snake is actually Lenny and is back in the arms of his owner

Submitted by GSPCA on 15:52, 31st Jan, 2013 | 0

We are pleased to announce that the owner of Chilli has been found.

Claire Mclarnon after seeing formerly named Chilli the Corn Snake in today's Guernsey Press has just called into the Animal Shelter in St Andrews to confirm Chilli is indeed Lenny.

Claire who whilst in the middle of moving discovered Lenny had escaped in transit nearly 3 weeks ago.

At 3 years of age Lenny has survived some of the coldest temperatures Guernsey has had in the last year and staff and volunteers at the Shelter were pleased to see how happy Lenny and Claire were to see each other.

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Chilli wasn't what you would normally see on a winters beach in Guernsey

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:41, 31st Jan, 2013 | 0

Yesterday Ambulance Collection Officer had a very unusual call to collect what sounded like a stray snake on the beach.

The call came via the police after being spotted by some passers by walking along the front at Halfway in St Sampsons.

Geoff George attended to find a very cold stray corn snake.

Now named Chilli and in a warm vivarium at the GSPCA Animal Shelter we are appealing for the owner to come forward.

At around three feet long it is not possible to age Chilli but if you think this is your snake please call the Shelter on 01481 257261.

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Slippery snake does a Houdini act

Submitted by GSPCA on 11:39, 9th Jul, 2012 | 0

Just over a week ago a stray snake arrived at the Shelter after being brought in by ACO Geoff George.

The snake was spotted basking in the sun and was placed safely in a container where she spent several days before doing a Houdini act.

The little lady managed to escape and Shelter staff are now looking for her.

It is highly unlikely she has got out of the Shelter as she was in a secure room and building but if you do spot a Californian King Snake please get in touch.

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Have you lost a snake?

Submitted by GSPCA on 09:20, 29th Jun, 2012 | 0

This morning the GSPCA had an unusual call to collect a scaly little stray.

Ambulance Driver Geoff George often has calls to collect stray dogs, cats, rabbits and even help round up farm animals.  This morning however he was called to help this little fella. 

The snake was spotted by a member of public and phoned the GSPCA.  Geoff went out collected the young snake and we are now identifying the species and appealing for anyone who has lost a snake to come forward to the Shelter.

You can call the Shelter on 01481 257261

 

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