Lost my first pet today..

[Kaorte]

Kif the Panther Chameleon passed away this evening at the animal ER. He wasn't looking so good these last few days and this afternoon things took a turn for the worse.

I have never lost an animal yet so I am taking this pretty hard It is never easy to loose an animal. I am getting a necropsy done in the morning. To my knowledge (and to everyone else I consulted) my husbandry was spot on. I am just hoping this wasn't my fault

I don't know if I want to get another chameleon now. I love the species so much but it is so sad seeing his empty cage...it breaks my heart.


Also, if anyone was wondering where I went, I moved to a new apartment and I don't have very good internet yet. Plus I just finished unpacking my computer.

[joepythons]

Aww man .So sorry this happened

[reptidude1]

sorry to hear about it, but dont beat yourself up about it, if you think your husbandry was spot on, im sure it was

[llovelace]

Sorry for your loss

[chris4554]

Sorry to hear about your loss

I'm sure it wasn't you fault, you should try to not to blame yourself about it. But do you think the move could have had an effect on the little guy? Aren't they pretty sensitive to stress and things like that?

[reggi-BP]

I KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU FELL i lost my first snake a few days ago an still feeling the pain srry for your lost

[BPelizabeth]

Oh no...I am so sorry to hear that. Let us know what happened. On a side note...we did really miss you!!

[olstyn]

First off, my condolences - it's never easy to endure a loss.

IIRC, chameleons don't have a super long lifespan compared to some other reptiles - how old was he? Perhaps it was just his time? (Someone correct me if I've been misinformed.)

[jben]

Steffe, i am so sorry to hear this, please keep us updated on the necropsy. Also, we did miss you.

[mommanessy247]

i've lost a few pets over my lifetime. its so hard.
i hope you find healing soon.