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I've never lost a snake before...
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.
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Sorry to hear this Sai. Im sure you made her life way better than the petstore ever could have.
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mad roaches yo
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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.
0.1.0 Columbian Boa: Nibbles
0.1.0 Ball Python: Cuddles
1.1.0 Pit Bulls: Rosie and Conan
0.0.1 Black Moore Gold Fish: Godzilla
0.0.1 Multi Colored Gold Fish: Multi Cam
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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.
4.4.1 Normal BPs (Pandemonium, Sable, Typhon, Oberyn, Tortuga, Peekaboo, Naja, Kundalini, Icky)
1.0 Het Pied BPs (Argonaut)
1.0 Lesser x Butter BEL BP (Castiel)
0.1 Pueblan Milksnake (NoFeet!)
0.2 Cats (Little, Ty)
0.1 Dog (Lucy)
0.2 Rats (Jezebelle, Puddle)
1.2 Mouse (Lemur, Tunami and Tsunami)
Vermont Strong.
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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!
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0.1 Naked Cat (Mercedes)
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0.1 100% Het Pied Ringer (Avalon)
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1.0 Lesser 100% Het Albino poss het OG (Tinersons)
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0.1 Mojave Cinnamon (Morticia)
1.1 Normal BCIs (Damon and Conga)
0.1 Crested Gecko (Natasha)
0.0.1 Rosehair Tarantula (Charlotte)
0.0.1 P.Metallica
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0.0.1 L.Parahybona
0.0.1 N.Coloratovillosus
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Re: I've never lost a snake before...
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.
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Poor baby, so sorry for your loss.
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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.
4.4.1 Normal BPs (Pandemonium, Sable, Typhon, Oberyn, Tortuga, Peekaboo, Naja, Kundalini, Icky)
1.0 Het Pied BPs (Argonaut)
1.0 Lesser x Butter BEL BP (Castiel)
0.1 Pueblan Milksnake (NoFeet!)
0.2 Cats (Little, Ty)
0.1 Dog (Lucy)
0.2 Rats (Jezebelle, Puddle)
1.2 Mouse (Lemur, Tunami and Tsunami)
Vermont Strong.
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Re: I've never lost a snake before...
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
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