A very sad Mother's Day

This morning, we discovered that our dear Caesar had passed away. Just yesterday, he was a "guest of honor" at the Pike's Peak Herp Society meeting and was perfectly fine. This morning, he was gone. :tears:

He was our very first snake. We got him at a pet shop in Fairfax, VA in 2003 when he was just a noodle about 18" long. He's always been a great pet and an ambassador for snakes at several herp shows.

I don't know what happened. I hadn't gotten him to break his winter fast yet...but he was not losing weight. There was simply not a single indication that something was wrong.

I'm going to miss you, Caesar. Very much. :tears:

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Sorry to hear this Judy.

I'm so sorry :(

:(

I wish they could TELL US when they're not doing well. But it looks like he had a good family!

I'm sorry to hear that Judy. Sounds like the snake was a great ambassador.

Regards,

B

Very sorry for your loss. He was beautiful:)

Bummer.

I doubt it was anything you did.

Sometimes it's just time.

So sorry for your loss.

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So sorry for the loss of your friend.

Sorry for you loss. It is never easy to lose a pet....:(

Damned.. that just no bueno... :tears: Sorry For Your Loss Judy.......

Ahhh, :(


Sorry to hear that.


dr del

I am so sorry for your loss. :(

Oh Judy, I'm so get sad to read about Caesar's passing. He was such a beautiful snake and the reason that I got my pair. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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I am so sorry for your loss :( I can't imagine something like that, and especially without warning or time to prepare.

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So sorry for your loss. He was really beautiful.

I'm sorry. I wish the little guys could sit us down and tell us whats going on. I hope the rest of your Mother's Day goes better for you! :please:

Sorry to hear about Ceasar, Judy. Sometimes it's just time and I have a sneaky feeling that he had a great life with you and your family.

Very sorry for your loss. :(

aww,

Im very sorry for your loss.
I too wish that they could tell us when something is wrong, but as mentioned already he had a very good life with you and your family.

I hope everything else is well. :please:

-jamie

I'm sorry to hear that. :(

Words are never enough:tears::tears:

That is very sad :(

Really sorry for your loss :(

I say this.. and it makes no sense at all but: Things like this just shouldnt happen. :(

Sorry for your loss Judy.

Thank you all for the kind words. It really does bring comfort to know others understand.

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I have to say this...I love my husband. He doesn't like snakes, and he doesn't understand my fascination with them at all. He tolerates my beasties, at best. But on that day, he was extremely gentle, sympathetic, and gave all the comfort and understanding a man could give at such a time.

Caesar lived a life of luxury...for a snake. And even a bit of an adventurous one for a captive snake...with lots of travel and even a few celebrity appearances at some shows. I'll always miss his adorable face and fierce little tail rattle.

I'm so sorry for your loss, especially on a day that should be filled with joy. :hmm: I'm very glad to hear that your husband was so understanding.

That’s sad, getting to see Caesar in person a few years back is what sparks my interest and got me into Pituophis later on.

I'm very sorry... Never easy to lose a beloved animal, but I think it's especially painful to lose that first one of its kind--the one that got you excited about the species, the one you learned so much from, the one that made you proud to care for and show to others.

He was quite beautiful and no doubt will remain curled up under a hide in a special place in your heart forever.

So sorry.

I"m sorry for your loss