RIP Dottie

Well, i came home from work and noticed a weird smell in the snake room. Checked on everyone and found Dottie had passed away. No idea why as she was fine last week when i had her out. What was weird was the fast she did which was almost 9 months and only eating once during that time. She was active(by ball python standards) and was moving from warm side to cool side inside her hides. I just dont understand as her body looked fine. Anyways RIP Dottie.

These things happen... And its certainly the hardest part of being a pet owner.
My Condolences to you, and RIP Dottie. How old was she?

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

Very sorry Sauzo.

My deepest condolences. RIP Dottie.

Hardest part of keeping animals.

Hang in there and know we understand and share your pain.

Oh shoot, I'm so sorry sauzo! :( That is so random.

Very sorry for your loss Sauzo. RIP Dottie. Energy never dies.

I'm so sorry Sauzo! I remember looking at pictures of Dottie when I first joined the forum and her making me fall in love with pieds! Maybe a necropsy will determine her cause of death?

Rest in peace sweet girl. :(

RIP dottie. She was a great pet snake.

Thanks all. I had her since she was a little 90g worm about 5 years ago. I got her from Petsmart where she was in a horrible set up and was being assist fed. I got her home and set up and she started eating right away. Anyways she did great and went from the little 12 inch 90g worm to at her last weigh in a couple weeks ago of about 4.5 feet and 1700ish grams iirc.

I know stuff happens, just sad as she was my second oldest of this bunch. Only one older is Rosey.

I dont plan to do a necropsy. They are expensive and I'm about 99% sure her death was not due to something contagious. I'll just chalk it up to one of those nature things and i guess it was her time.

Oh man, so sorry to hear this buddy. My condolences. RIP Dottie.


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Losing pets sucks sorry for your loss.

So sorry for your loss Sauzo, & rest in peace Dottie... doesn't seem fair, no warning & no clues. :confusd:

I'm so very sorry. ((**HUGS**))

You have my deepest sympathies, Dottie was an adorable little photo bomber. You gave her a life fit for the little queen she was. Hope the neocropsy put your heart at easy a little and answer the questions you need. Sending positive vibes, warm wishes, and prayers your way..:tears::tears:

So sorry, my friend. You're in my thoughts. Sending my best wishes your way..

R.I.P. Dottie.

Hey dude, very sorry for you loss. They’re like snowflakes, no two are alike. I loss a hypo spider two years ago, I feel your pain.

Dude - so sorry to hear the news - you can be assured it wasn't your husbandry as that is on point! As you said, just the natural order of things unfortunately. RIP Dottie


(or not using reptile prime or radiant heat panels LOL - just kidding bro)

So sorry. I will light a candle for her tonight to light her way.

Rest well, sweet Dottie!

Sorry dude that’s a real bummer. At least you know she was living good while you had her. Sorry for your loss.

Sorry for you loss Sauzo. Rest in peace Dottie. The loss of a loved pet is never easy.

I am sorry for your loss

So sorry for your loss. No matter how many pets you have, or what type, losing them is the hardest part of having them in your life.

Thanks again guys. You know the weirdest part is that when i found Dottie, she wasnt all twisted like a pretzel with open mouth and discolored body and stuff like you see some snakes. She was just curled up in her normal little ball like she was sleeping. I guess if anything, it looks like she didnt die painfully which is some comfort.

Oh no, poor little Dottie. So sorry Sauzo, that is heartbreaking. Hugs to the fam.

Wow this is shocking ...

she is the reason I have fly... my yb high white pied

from reading your thread on her I was hooked on them and so my hunt began...

so so terrible my my deepest sympathies :(

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Thanks again guys. You know the weirdest part is that when i found Dottie, she wasnt all twisted like a pretzel with open mouth and discolored body and stuff like you see some snakes. She was just curled up in her normal little ball like she was sleeping. I guess if anything, it looks like she didnt die painfully which is some comfort.

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I would take a LOT of comfort from that, personally...she didn't appear to suffer...maybe just a heart defect that caught up with her, something like that.
Not such a long life as others, but at least a GOOD one with you...look at it that way.

Your awesome big high white pied just passed away randomly. That sucks sorry to hear that. This can happen to any of us and hopefully she passed with no pain and in peace.

It doesn’t seem exactly “random”, 9 months fast is a very long starvation, even for a ball python.
Not sure why she fasted like that of course, all we can do now is say our condolences.
Keep on keeping on!

Just saw this. Sorry for your loss. Was hard when I lost Lucy (RTB rescue) a few months ago. I try not to think about the short life of a Great Dane. Love my Zelda but she is almost 2 now. 8 years is average for them and she is such a sweetheart.

Sometimes you can do everything right and still have a loss. Best wishes.

I didn't catch this until today.

That sucks man, and I am sorry for your loss.

i'm sorry about your snake. i'm glad she brought u joy and frustration like a good BP should. RIP Dottie.

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Thanks again guys. You know the weirdest part is that when i found Dottie, she wasnt all twisted like a pretzel with open mouth and discolored body and stuff like you see some snakes. She was just curled up in her normal little ball like she was sleeping. I guess if anything, it looks like she didnt die painfully which is some comfort.

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At peace in her sleep - the best way to go - I hope you find peace as well bro.

Really sorry to hear of your loss sauzo

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How did I miss this?! I’m sooo sorry for your loss man.....you have her the best 5 years any snake could ask for!!!! [emoji174]


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