KrissyLeigh
Juvenile Dragon
- Messages
- 302
- Location
- south Texas
I had my first pet death yesterday. In 10 years of owning dogs, cats, and multiple reptiles I have never had a mortality (aside from a couple ill-fated fish). I came home and my eastern painted turtle, Herman, had passed. No signs of trauma or illness. He hadn't been eating much, but they tend to eat less over the winter even with a tank heater. I got him full grown from Petsmart, so no idea how old he was or if he had any preexisting conditions... I'm devastated. And now I'm extra paranoid about my other babies - my snake isn't eating, my beardie has pinworms, and my dog needs surgery for lump removal and biopsy. Stress level through the roof!!! 2017 is not starting off well. I just wanted to share with people that understand the loss of a reptile friend, as most people don't.
Cheers, I hope the new year finds everyone and their babies happy and healthy.
Cheers, I hope the new year finds everyone and their babies happy and healthy.