I've never lost a snake before...

[Xotik]

But after two years of being an exceptionally difficult feeder, my first and favorite snake - Prince Oberyn - has passed away.

I rescued her from Petsmart, they were going to euthanize her because she was "vicious". She was as far from vicious as a kitten. She was covered in scars from her cagemates, and scared to death.

Rarely could I get her to eat two weeks in a row over the last two years. and after trying quite literally everything - even tubing at one point - she has moved on.

Never getting past 500g, I had to keep this outcome in the back of my mind.

I didn't think I would lose her so soon, but I have to face it now.

Pardon the tank setup - from when I was new and woefully ill prepared for the art of python keeping.





Oh Ryn how I miss you.

[Mike41793]

Sorry to hear this Sai. Im sure you made her life way better than the petstore ever could have.

[chet1028]

Sorry for your loss.

[darthkevin]

Sorry for your loss but now I have a small rant. They wanted to put her down due to viciousness? What the ham sandwich has this world come to? I am glad you got her from that terrible place I hate chain pet stores and will now support them in any way. I go to a little mom and pop shop owned by some punk rockers that have more of an understanding of reptiles then most any one I know. I am truly sorry for your loss and I hope to see you get a new buddy soon.

[Xotik]

Yeah - they had her up for 10$ adoption, no returns. She was absolutely terrified. They had her in a tank with NO hides, NO water, and 6 other snakes.

She never bit me, never struck at me and was the calmest baby I've ever had.

I miss her, but I don't think she will ever be replaced. I may get more - yes - but Ryn was my first, and will always be my favorite. For the time being - I have 13 others to take care of.

[I-KandyReptiles]

Reading this breaks my heart. She looked like a total sweetheart and I love the second picture of her. I'm sure she was grateful that you took her from that stupid pet store!

[TerrieL]

So sorry about your loss. It is so hard to give your heart to rescuing a pet store snake, knowing what a horrible start of life it had. Take comfort in knowing you gave her good years that she would never have had if not for you.

[DooLittle]

Poor baby, so sorry for your loss.

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[Xotik]

Thank you everyone, for the kind words.
I wish I could have done more, but alas, once you've done it all, there isn't much left.

I hope she can move on in peace, knowing at least one person on this planet loved her - even if she didn't love me back.

Before I cut off all my hair, she used to slither up and ball up in my hair. Usually gave me a headache, but it was my favorite thing that she did.

[camel]

I am sorry for your loss. But you changed the life of a living being on this planet and for that you should be so proud. She had x amount of happy years because of you. Now she can rest in peace