Phil's Noodle Pit
Who makes up Phil's Noodle Pit and Partners
The Team
Philippe Lurol
Owner/Operator
When not on Noodle Pit business, I work as a Paramedic (Primary Care/BLS) for the BC Ambulance Service. I also work for Cranbrook Society for Community Living as a care aide.
I created, own, manage and run Phil's Noodle Pit after realizing that a lot of people tend to be uncomfortable with my obssession, snakes. I have made it my life's mission to help abolish fears about snakes, while helping snakes find homes and of course, displaying my own gorgeous collection of snakes.
Jessica Schmidt
Volunteer, Manager of Rat Operations
Jessica Got me my first snake in 2014. We were a couple at the time but went our separate ways since. Jessica owns her own reptile business, called Midnight Myst Lizardry. Through it, she breeds various geckos and rescues many reptiles. She has an extensive collection of geckos of various species, as well as other lizards such as bearded dragons, and skinks. Jessica has accompanied me to shows with some of her reptiles to add some diversity to the snake shows Phil's Noodle Pit does. Jessica also manages Phil's Noodle Pit rat breeding operations to ensure that we always have plenty of feeders for the collection, and perhaps in the future, to help out other snake owners.
Andrew Moldenhauer
Volunteer
Andrew has been instrumental in keeping the costs down with Phil's Noodle Pit. From the early beginnings, he has always manage to find/donate many tanks and feeders. Thanks to his efforts in breeding rodents, the snakes have had full bellies for next to nothing in return. Andrew and his wife Tasha also collect snakes for me while I am stuck working my regular job(s). Also pictured in this shot is the latest human member of his clan Felix. Andrew owns 1 snake, a ball python.
Dr. Chris Nugent, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medecine
Dr. Chris Nugent is NOT officially attached to Phil's Noodle Pit, He is a veterinarian that Phil's Noodle Pit consults with when required. Dr. Nugent completed a Bachelor of Science in Toxicology at the University of Saskatchewan in 2008 as well as his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine fin 2012 from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. We at Phil's Noodle Pit consider ourselves lucky to be able to turn to Dr. Nugent for all the snakes health matters in our area rather then having to travel several hours away for a reptile focused veterinarian. Thank Dr. Nugent for your devoted care and attention!
Rescue Partners
Drayton Valley Reptile Rescue & Adoptions
Based in Drayton Valley, AB
Phil's Noodle Pit has the pleasure of being partnered up with the Drayton Valley Reptile Rescue & Adoptions since March 25th 2017. The DVRR, founded by Janelle and Jody, is one of the oldest and most reputable reptile rescues in Western Canada. The Drayton Valley Reptile rescue and Adoptions has helped over 200 animals in their first 4 years, as well as have served to educate the public via their informative Facebook page and through public outreach. We are delighted to be able to expand our network of friends and partners with the DDVR in the hopes of strengthening the reptile community and being able to help each other out when possible. Click on the image to go to the Facebook Page!
Extraordinary Exotics & Reptile Rehab
Based in Calgary, AB
Phil's Noodle Pit has partnered up with Extraordinary Exotics & Reptile Rehab on November 22, 2016. Bree and Damien have been instrumental in helping us acquire equipment and snakes from their base city in Calgary, AB. Extraordinary Exotics are also going to be breeding ball pythons in the near future and have been rescuing and acquiring a diverse and extensive collection of many types and species of reptiles. Click on the image to get Facebook page!
Ginger's Legacy
Based in Cranbrook, BC
Phil's Noodle Pit & Ginger's Legacy have partnered up since June 30 2016. This animal welfare group is based in Cranbrook, BC. We accepts all snakes surrendered to Ginger's Legacy and do consulting on other reptiles. Ginger's Legacy has helped us out many times with sharing of information, as well as on a social basis. We hope to do fundraising events together as well in the future. Click on the image to get the Facebook Page!
Midnight Myst Lizardry
Based in Kimberley, BC
Phil's Noodle Pit is a very close partner to Midnight Myst Lizardry, in fact, we are at the same address. Midnight Myst Lizardry is owned and operated by Jessica Schmidt, my spouse. Located in the same place in Kimberley, BC, Midnight Myst Lizardry rehabs and specializes in all lizards, geckos, and various other creatures while allowing Phil's Noodle Pit to continue to deal exclusively with snakes. She plans to start breeding her geckos eventually so stay tuned for some amazing reptiles and expertise. Click on the image to view the Facebook page!
M&M Reptile Rehab
Based in Calgary, AB
Phil's Noodle Pit has partnered up with M&M Reptile Rehab on December 23rd 2016 and have been partnered since. When one of us doesn't know something, the other usually does. This rehab is run by Missy & Mike out of Calgary, AB. They have been rescuing snakes since 2015 and specialize in rescuing boas (which Mike had also done in the past). They also currently breed ball pythons, boas and soon also blood pythons. Click on the image to go to the Facebook Page!
Soul's Reptile Haven
Based in Lethbridge, AB
Phil's Noodle Pit & Soul's Reptile Haven based in Lethbridge, AB have partnered up since July 10th 2016 in order to help each other out in case of overstock or other rescue efforts. We also help advertising for each other in the best interests of the reptiles in our respective care. Click on the image to get the Facebook page!
Wildlife Partners
Proud Partner of the "Dont Let it Loose" Program
Phil's Noodle Pit is a proud partner in this program.
Most pets don’t survive in the wild – some die by being killed by predators or hit by cars, and others die of starvation. It is inhumane to release an animal into an environment it is not accustomed to. Releasing a pet into an unsuitable habitat is also considered animal cruelty and charges can be laid (BC SPCA).
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With this program, we have partnered up with:
East Kootenay Invasive Species Council
Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
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East Kootenay Invasive Species Council
Phil's Noodle Pit & the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council are working together since August 2nd 2016 to minimize the impact of releasing pet snakes into the environment, which is both illegal and inhumane. It is a known fact that released pets will die in one of the worst ways possible for a pet. Phil's Noodle Pit is proud to be part of the solution for the Don't Let it Loose! program. Click the picture for the Facebook page!
Central kootenay Invasive Species Society
Phil's Noodle Pit & the Central Kootenay Invasive Species Society have partnered up since January 16th 2016 as a result of the partnership with EKISC. We are also working together to minimize the impact of releasing pet snakes into the environment, which is both illegal and inhumane. Phil's Noodle Pit is proud to be part of the solution for the Don't Let it Loose! program in the Central Kootenays as well. Click the picture for the Facebook page!
Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society
Phil's Noodle Pit & the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society have partnered up since January 17th 2016 as a result of the partnership with EKISC. We are also working together to minimize the impact of releasing pet snakes into the environment. Phil's Noodle Pit is proud to be part of the solution to minimize the impacts of pets on the environment via the Don't Let it Loose! program in the Columbia Shuswap area as well. Click the picture for the Facebook page!
Other Agencies
Steeples Veterinary Clinic
Cranbrook, BC
Although Steeples Veterinary Clinic is not an official partner with Phil's Noodle Pit, it is the clinic that handles all of our sick reptiles as well as all of the collections health files. Steeples Vet clinic has helped out Phil's Noodle Pit on numerous occasions and has always done so professionally and to our satisfaction. Click on image to go to Facebook page!
Total Pet Cranbrook
Cranbrook, BC
Total Pet in Cranbrook has been there for Phil's Noodle Pit on multiple occasions. Although also not a official partner, their donations and continued support has been of the utmost importance to get us on our feet (and snakes dont even have feet). Thank you Total Pets for all your generous donations and support, as well as a long and healthy working relationship. Click on the image to go to the Facebook Page!