R.I.P. Teagan

[frankykeno]

Last night without much warning we lost little Teagan the lovely striped 06 hatchling we just purchased on the 12th from the Taylor, MI show. We weren't able to get her to eat for us but we weren't worrying quite yet. She seemed fine but suddenly last night seemed to develop a very dark, almost black area visible through the skin of her belly. Very quickly it seemed to worsen, she began to twist as if in pain and then suddenly died in Mike's hands. She didn't suffer long which is some comfort. It was a truly awful experience and one I hope we never face again but unfortunately with these young snakes I guess sometimes things just happen you can't foresee. Doesn't make it any easier to accept or less heartbreaking but part of the life and death cycle I guess. We'll all miss this little lovely snake that was with us such a short time.

[jglass38]

Wow. I am so sorry to hear that....Its always difficult to lose an animal.

[lillyorchid]

Awwww, that is soooo sad! I'd be completly heart broken if any of little crew passed away. I love them all, even if they don't all love me back!

I hope you let that breeder know what happend.

[tigerlily]

I'm so sorry to hear of her loss. Big hugs coming your way.

[Spaniard]

Thats very sad...sorry for the loss.

[mlededee]

aaw jo, i'm so sorry. these things happen sometimes no matter what, but that sure doesn't make it any easier. condolences to you and mike both.

[JLC]

SO sorry, Jo!

[SarahMB]

Mike and Jo,
I'm so sorry you lost your pretty new girl.

[cassandra]

Jo and Mike, I'm so sorry to hear about little Teagan... take comfort that it doesn't sound she suffered long. *big hugs*

[muddoc]

Jo, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Our crown head female did the same thing to us, and I feel your pain. Sending hugs from down South.