Elizabethtown College is an animal-loving campus. Between the way in which college students idolize our beloved mascot and remedy canine, Truman, and the shared affection for pets each on and off campus, we’re fairly keen on pets. Everywhere we go, associates are stuffed with delight, scrolling by means of their photographs to search out one which reveals little Timmy the kitten in one of the best gentle and Moose the golden retriever taking part in fetch of their yard. In reality, numerous college students even gained goldfish on the iconic Etown Fair this yr. After taking part in the notorious recreation of toss and successful a fish, I, too, love sharing photos of my little goldy.
In different phrases, the pet delight is infinite. So, let’s welcome one other lovable pet into the Etown household. Though not as prevalent, this slithery man is simply as putting and good-looking as the remainder: Solomon the snake!
Solomon is a pleasant king snake; therefore his identify, which is impressed by King Solomon. Owned and adored by first-year London Cerullo, Soloman primarily enjoys stress-free and unwinding in his tank. The household had dreamt of adopting a pet snake for years, and the dream got here true about six years in the past after a visit to PetSensible.
When Cerullo and her household discovered the soon-to-be Solomon, they knew he was particular. Perhaps the easygoing persona of the king snake stood out to them. Cerullo remembers the day that they first met him; she famous a particular bodily trait within the “heart spot on the top of his head.” Perhaps this distinct spot symbolized the love they might quickly really feel in the direction of him. No doubt about it, Solomon had efficiently secured his spot within the Cerullo household together with their canine, Mocha.
King snakes are recognized for his or her docile and pleasant persona. It makes excellent sense, then, that Soloman can simply be taken out of his tank and held. A completely grown man, Solomon is described as being notably lengthy, but skinny. Cerullo particularly loves these traits; she notes, “He’s long and skinny like a statement necklace when he’s wrapped around your neck.”
Solomon isn’t a very energetic snake; nonetheless, he has his fair proportion of enjoyable. “He loves to take baths in his water bowl,” Cerullo recollects with an enormous smile.
Pet homeowners ought to bear in mind the accountability that comes with proudly owning a snake, or any pet for that matter. Solomon, as an illustration, is exclusive within the distinctive form of meals he eats—mice. For this purpose, Cerullo prefers to not feed Solomon herself, and I can’t say I blame her. Instead, her dad feeds him the mice, which are available in frozen type in packs of two from the pet retailer.
All in all, I believe we will all agree that Solomon couldn’t have ended up in a greater household. Having already been part of the Cerullo household for six years, Solomon is constant to thrive.
