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Erdstern

Male · Senior · 13 years

Erdstern was dropped off with us due to a separation. He is an energetic and curious king cobra that enjoys being active. Especially before feeding time, he becomes much more active and shows great interest in his surroundings. He likes to climb and regularly uses the wet box. In handling, Erdstern is generally manageable, but he can occasionally become a bit nervous. With a calm and gentle approach, the interaction works well. For his future home, Erdstern wishes for an enclosure with many hiding spots and climbing opportunities to feel comfortable and to satisfy his movement needs. This animal was surrendered to the shelter.

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Erdstern wurde wegen einer Trennung bei uns abgegeben. Er ist eine aufgeweckte und neugierige Kronnatter, die gerne aktiv unterwegs ist. Besonders vor der Fütterung wird er deutlich aktiver und zeigt grosses Interesse an seiner Umgebung. Er klettert gerne und nutzt regelmässig die Wetbox. Im Umgang ist Erdstern gut händelbar, zeigt sich jedoch gelegentlich etwas nervös. Mit einem ruhigen und einfühlsamen Handling funktioniert der Kontakt aber gut. Für sein zukünftiges Zuhause wünscht sich Erdstern ein abwechslungsreich eingerichtetes Gehege mit vielen Verstecken und Klettermöglichkeiten, um sich wohlzufühlen und seinem Bewegungsdrang nachzugehen.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇨🇭Zürich
Shelter
Zürcher Tierschutz
Living with Erdstern
  • ✕Neutered
Cared for by Zürcher Tierschutz · Zürich

Listed 5 months ago

About Erdstern

What life with Erdstern looks like

Erdstern is a senior animal waiting at Zürcher Tierschutz in Zürich.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Erdstern far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇨🇭Adopting from Switzerland

Swiss shelters require a home visit (Platzkontrolle) and proof of suitable accommodation. Cantons each have their own additional dog-keeping requirements (e.g. SKN training in some areas). Animals leave sterilized and chipped.

Zürich, Switzerland — browse more animals in Switzerland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Erdstern, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Erdstern?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Zürcher Tierschutz handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Erdstern on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Erdstern if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Zürcher Tierschutz will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Erdstern already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Erdstern isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Zürcher Tierschutz early rather than rehoming privately; they know Erdstern and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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