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!!!! My Unexpected EGGS !!!!

hey guys,
unfortunately i have got some bad news, heres how everything has gone over last 2 days.

I took her into the vets and he took her for an x ray, he kept her in over night and got back to us this morning with the results from the x ray.
It turns out that Dizzles had a few broken ribs. As well as a few eggs left in her, the two at her tail wer very stuck and sticky. I dont know how the broken ribs occurred, whether it was done in the process of her laying all the eggs, or whether it happened while she was at the other vets, or i even may have done it although i always did take extra care and caution whenever i handled her or any of my snakes. So we found that out, and the vet also pointed out that she was looking a bit frail and i told him that she hasnt eaten now for a while.
So, he rang back this morning and said that an operation could be performed but it would be expensive and it would take a lot out of dizzles in terms of her coming round from the anastetic and the recovery would be a long and hard one, especially with the weak state that she is now in.
there was one other option...
I didnt want to put her through anymore torment or stress and taking everything into account i made the very hard dessicion to have my Dizzles put down.

I think that it was the right thing to do for her and i am glad that she is no longer suffering in anyway. Hopefully my last remaining egg will hatch in tribute to Dizz.

A lot of valuable lessons have been learned throughout this whole thing, and it has definitely not put me off breading snakes.
Maybe in a few months when i have some money i will look into getting another female but definitely NOT from a pet shop!

She was a great snake and she wil be loved and fondly remembered.
 
Brett I am so sorry you had to go through all this. But I stand with your decision. You had to make a very hard decision and I think you did the right thing and I know it was for the best for Dizzles. I too hope her last egg hatches for you. This has been a long road for the both of you.
Take care and I am here if you need me buddy.
 
thank you both for the continueing support.
I stand by the descision i made, i think that it was deffinately the fairest thing to do for her considering the state that she was in. Could you imagine how much it would have took out of her going through anesthetic and an operation?
I have had a rough month but in a way i am glad this has finally come to a conclusion and i can start to look to the future.
 
I am so sorry for your loss, especially after everything you and Dizzles went through just to get this far. But I agree - sometimes a bad conclusion is better than dragging on with no conclusion at all. Poor thing - R.I.P. Dizzles!
 
thank you all so much for the nice comments. it means a lot and it has meant a lot throughout this whole process, i dont know were i would have been if i didnt have all of you guys to help me through.
Some valuable lessons have been learnt here but one things for sure, this has not put me off this hobby one bit! I love these snakes and this is just one of those things that can happen, but i would also say that the beauty of these creatures and the pleasure that i get out of owning them is well worth it! :)
 
I've been watching this thread since the beginning. I'm so sorry hun, I wish it had ended better. It's so hard to make that decision when it comes to a loved pet, but she was suffering in a bad way, and I think it was the responsible thing to do.

Keep us updated on the remaining egg. I hope it hatches into a healthy new baby for you.
 
I'm sorry to hear about your loss Brett. At least Dizzles isn't suffering anymore. I really hope your last egg can hang in there for you and hatch, so at least you can have a memento from Dizzles.
 
I'm sorry, Brett. You've been caring and courageous all along, and so you remain. Like I said before, I wish all animals were cared for so well. I really hope you get a healthy baby from that last egg.
 
Oh! Poor Dizzles and poor you! I'm sorry it had come down to that decision for you. Can't say I wouldn't have made the same decision myself. Poor little girl was just way too tired. I'm glad to see what a great attitude you have about the whole thing and I'll keep all my fingers and toes crossed for that egg!
 
thank you guys, your nice words mean a lot to me and deffinately make me feel better about the whole thing as they always do.
 
I'm so sorry to hear the bad news Brett. I know you made the right decision for her. I don't know if it would have mattered as to whether or not you got her from a petstore or not....it sometimes just happens...even with animals from reputable breeders. She had the best of care from you and you did what you could for her. Kudos to your parents as well for offering their support in your decision, even if it meant spending the money on the surgery. I hope the final egg hatches for you, and even if it doesn't, you'll always have the memory of your brave girl.
 
I'm really sorry to hear the sad conclusion to this story. :( It's not easy losing a loved pet and I've read this thread from beginning. There's no question about your devotion to her. I'm glad she's not suffering anymore but I wish things had ended differently for you and for her. I'm hoping that last egg does well for you. Every day that passes is another day closer to it hatching.
 
Poor Drizzle baby!! I'm sure she was happy when she was with you. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your remaining egg! I hope you get a beautiful baby from it.

Kachine Kolgon
 
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