What to tell estate agents when renting regarding reptiles ???

[JAM3S]

Il probaly get bashed for saying this but if you only have a few snakes then i would be inclined not to mention them. If you are renting from a proper agent (not a private rental) the agent or landlord has to give you notice before they come and do an inspection so a few snakes are easy enough to hide.

[JAM3S]

actually scrap that! I just realised you keep boas .. not quite so easy to hide.

[Johelian]

We mentioned our (then two) reptiles to the estate agent, who was a bit uncertain - but the landlord was fine when asked, even though he had put "no pets preferred" on the advert. We've since then had the limit increased - luckily our landlord has been great about it all! Like some of you, his reasoning was that they didnt smell, didnt make any mess, were contained, and wouldnt mess up the garden. We did have to pay an extra "pet insurance" charge though in case any damage was caused; this should technically be refunded at the termination of the policy Im pretty sure.

[oneeye]

landlords around here just take a higher deposit !! for dogs ect !! just didnt bother say's anything about me getting any snakes !!!

[CaseyM]

Just keep harping on about viv locks and professionally built escape proof racks.

My landlord settled down when he started to think i had a collection worth thousands as "noone in their right mind would let that amount of money escape"...

Unfortunately money is the only language he understands but hey, whatever works....

He now knows i have over 30 snakes in the dining room and spare room and he wont set foot over the doorstep so added bonuses all round

[Moshpitviper]

I was lucky, my landlord is fine with literally EVERYTHING!!! our last agent were fine with 77 reptiles but weren't fine with a chinese crested dog.... which is odd.

[cornmorphs]

i found in the past that most actaully dont mind them, its the furry things they dont like.,

[eeji]

tell em that they're not pets, its a 'collection' or a 'hobby'

[boabloketony]

Thanks for the advice folks !!!

Good to know that there are decent landlords out there !!!

[Azazel777]

we started renting privately a year ago (We sold our house and are both students) and since our landlord allowed pets we didnt delve into the details. she knows about the cats and dog so i dont really think she is worried about any "others" unless the rent stops being paid. i think the best thing is not to mention anything...if you have any furry animals i think "pets" is liberal enough in extending to any type.

if the ad says "no pets allowed" then i would skip it tbh