The unbeatable RI.

[Salamander Rising]

Euthanizing is an unfortunate part of being a responsible owner, regardless of what the pet is. It's devastating to see a beloved pet struggling to breath. I would gladly pay a bucket of money if I knew it would get him better, but after a year of struggling, it isn't looking good.

My hope would be that someone would read this and understand that, even in the best cared for snakes, an RI can and will kill.

I spent 2 months in that terror zone and I never want to go back.

The ultimate irony is that the 'sick female' who started my troubles and whom I devoted lots of money, time and tears to was just discovered to be a boy!

[and the breeder is a hugely famous person]

I am devastated.