RIP Skittles

My favorite Kingsnake, my first Kingsnake, Skittles passed away sometime on Sunday as best I can tell.

I fed him Saturday morning, checked on him to see that he'd eaten. I did not check on him on Sunday as I generally don't bother the snakes a day or two after feeding. I got home yesterday to a horrible smell, and located the smell. Skittles had regurgitated his f/t mouse, and his body was badly bloated - skin separating from his body like a balloon. Sadly, it's a horrible last memory of my good buddy.

I immediately checked on the two gopher snakes who's mice were defrosted from the same batch of frozen mice at the same time. Thankfully they were both fine and feisty as ever.

Here's some pictures to remember my good friend with. :(

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/IMG_4641.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/IMG_5751.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/DSC_0086.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/DSC_0088.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/DSC_0097.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/DSC_0214.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e9...s/DSC_0224.jpg

Oh NO!!! :tears: Robin, I'm so sorry! Poor little Skittles! :tears:

So sorry for your loss Robin. RIP Skittles.

He will be missed for sure!! :tears::tears::tears:

Oh, no! I am so sorry, Robin.. he was gorgeous.. :( RIP

I am so sorry to hear of your little guy's passing. It's never easy to lose them. I'll keep you in my thoughts and hope that you can find some peace during this very difficult time.

Sorry to hear that! I'd give you a hug, but I know you have a whole collection of animals ready to give you one too. :oops:

Be well.

Im so sorry to hear this Robin losing a part of your collection is like losing a child I am so sorry.

:( So sorry for your loss. Losing snakes (especially firsts) is so heartbreaking to hear about

Catch the Rainbow...

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...skittles-2.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...skittles-1.jpg

:hug:

I'm sorry, Robin :tears:

So happens that my first snake was named Skittles and also passed way too early.

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Originally Posted by JLC

Catch the Rainbow...

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...skittles-2.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...skittles-1.jpg

:hug:

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I was wondering about these pictures and if Petra ever finished her drawing of him!

Thanks everyone! Skittles wasn't my first snake, but he was my first colubrid, and first kingsnake.

I still have two more albino cali kings - Starburst and Juicy Fruit to love on. I never really thought I'd ever breed the kings, so I don't HAVE to replace him and can just be happy with the girls.

But I do miss him! :tears:

:( I am sorry to hear about Skittles I know how much you like that little guy. :hug:

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Originally Posted by rabernet

I was wondering about these pictures and if Petra ever finished her drawing of him!

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Not quite finished. But I'll tell her this afternoon, and I have a feeling it will spur her to finish it soon. She'll be crushed.

:(:(:( Sorry Robin...I know it's never easy to loose one of your babies.

:(
Sorry to hear about Skittles, he was a looker.

Sorry for your loss

Awww Robin so sorry to hear about Skittles! He was one handsome boy.

Aww, :(

Sorry you lost him Robin.


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So sorry for your loss Robin....I remember when my Cali Kingsnake 'Pepper' passed away after being with me for 15 years, just tore me up inside.

I'm so sorry.. :( Is always sad to read about this.. especially if is so unexpected... :tears:

It absolutely sucks when you lose a pet suddenly.:tears: I'm so sorry for your loss, Robin. :(