My baby ball died yesterday. I need help please

[Bogertophis]

...As for the mouse, if it might be comforting to take care of them I'd say keep them around and get them a little habitat, but if it would just add stress during a difficult time maybe someone else would take them in from craigslist or something?

I'd agree, except for the fact that whatever pathogens the snake died from could be shared by that mouse that made contact. I wouldn't want to doom a future pet snake, that's for sure. But maybe ask the vet what is safe, just to be sure? (And btw, for a house-pet, mice smell bad, especially the males- I'm not being sexist either, they mark their territory, etc.- trust me, I raise mice.)

Offering them up for adoption would be a good option, but make SURE it's not for snake food- be sure they understand & don't have a snake.

[YungRasputin]

I lost my BP last year and when I revisit the old threads about him I feel the pain anew. So, I understand and sympathize with your loss. It's natural to take time to mourn. When the pain fades, go someplace where you can encounter these wonderful creatures (e.g. shop, expo, zoo), and I'm confident your desire to keep them will be renewed.

i v much second this - my Chilean Rose Hair T i had for nearly 15 years hit me so hard i gave up keeping arachnids all together for 5+ years because it was all just so tremendously painful but we all take the time we do to mourn and in time, when one is ready, then you can get back in the game - i’m so v sorry for your loss OP!

[plateOfFlan]

Oh, one small suggestion - if/when you come back to BPs, may I suggest looking into an albino, maybe a BEL, some pattern that looks totally different to your little baby. I know with other pets having the new pet be very visually distinct helps me feel like I'm honoring the passed pet, and not replacing them.

[Trinityblood]

I'm sorry for your loss. It always sucks so much to lose a pet.

[D-.No]

So sorry for your loss. Take your time to heal and there’s a new friend waiting out there for you. Take care.


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[BlueOrleans1290]

If you want some rodent to take care of I'd go with rats. I've raised up several pet rats and I think they're much nicer than mice. They're stinky too though, but you can train them to do cool tricks. My very first pet rat was a feeder rat that my mother wouldn't let me feed to my snake. Lived to a good ripe age too. But I'd say a mouse isn't the way to go. Much love, I know it's tough and there will always be a spot in your heart for your loss, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. My best wishes to you <3

[ecoles5]

I put the mouse on Craigslist and Facebook and outside of being told I am a bad person, no takers. I felt like asking if they eat meat.

[Bogertophis]

I put the mouse on Craigslist and Facebook and outside of being told I am a bad person, no takers. I felt like asking if they eat meat.

"Welcome to the world of snake-keeping"- Personally I'd just euthanize* the mouse, because I'd be afraid that someone wanting "free snake food" will not understand (or believe) why this one shouldn't be fed, & lie about their intentions. *If you don't feel comfortable doing that, I have a feeling that if you ask a local vet to euthanize it & explain the reason to them, they won't charge you a whole lot- anyway, it costs nothing to call around & ask. A vet's office may actually have someone on staff or know someone that wants the mouse as a pet too, so there's that angle. Some vets have bulletin boards of pets needing new homes- also free to post.

[Jamiekerk]

A slipper is a good solution to your mouse problem


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[ecoles5]

[QUOTE=Jamiekerk;2778849]A slipper is a good solution to your mouse problem


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lol! I ended up euthanasia as my mouse solution. Felt bad for her but was as human as I could.