(Cliffs: A family pet probably will not survive the night, and I feel bad about it.)


It looks like my iguana "Dizzle" isn't going to make it thru the night...

I went to do the daily water and food change, and when I looked in the cage

she was just laying there, very lethargic like and a very brown color....

She is normally bright neon green. So I put her in warm water thinking the

thermometer in here cage was broken and she was just cold. After 30

mins in warm water she didn't look any better. :( So I put her back in the

cage to rest. I went and checked on her about 10 mins ago and she is

almost black now, barely breathing. I feel so horrible because it seems like

she is in pain and there is nothing I can do. I want to put her in a box

outside so the temp do it's thing, but I know I will feel guilty if I do that.

It sucks because she is only about 2 1/2 years old..... I have had her since

she was small enough to fit in the palm of my hand. She is now about as

long as my arm. I have had this stupid lizard longer than I have been

married. Hell before I was married it was just me and her at my old place.

Its crazy, they are known to live 10+ years...


Sorry for the Emo thread... Most of you that know me know I am not an

emo whiner, but typing this just made me feel a lot better. Thanks for

checking this out.


GODSPEED DIZZLE..................

She fell asleep in a (USED) votive candle holder that I used to keep in the window sill....
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On my shoulder at the beach
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RIP.

It's always hard losing a friend


If you gave him food and a nice living environment - there's no reason to be depressed. You made him happy, as he didn't have to fight for food or shelter - and best of all he had somebody who cared for him.

I sit here with fluctuating emotions thinking about the things I have lost, it's hard - but logically there's no reason to be sad. When you think about something or somebody you have lost, it's only human to frown at first - but you should smile for that fact you've been blessed enough to be able to experience a bonded relationship like that and for the fact you helped another being. We can't control everything, and we all have an ultimate fate - so smile for everyday that you get to live, and for every being you've helped.

My girls betta fish just died too... RIP fish fish :(

Did she pass? Can you find a clinic for reptiles around?

It's always hard losing a friend


If you gave him food and a nice living environment - there's no reason to be depressed. You made him happy, as he didn't have to fight for food or shelter - and best of all he had somebody who cared for him.

I sit here with fluctuating emotions thinking about the things I have lost, it's hard - but logically there's no reason to be sad. When you think about something or somebody you have lost, it's only human to frown at first - but you should smile for that fact you've been blessed enough to be able to experience a bonded relationship like that and for the fact you helped another being. We can't control everything, and we all have an ultimate fate - so smile for everyday that you get to live, and for every being you've helped.


Thanks man. I didnt think of it that way.

My girls betta fish just died too... RIP fish fish :(

Rip
Did she pass? Can you find a clinic for reptiles around?

It's over.

what kind of lizzard was she? I'm so sorry for your loss. I work at a Petshop, and i see a lot of animals die, and it always depresses me, but it must be a lot harder because she was your friend.

Thanks man. I didnt think of it that way.



Rip


It's over.

Man, that sucks.:( I was hoping to find a way to help. I went through a close one recently. I understand.
What's your paypal account email? Go for a drive and eat something on me for the holidays.:)

Mexican Green Iguana...
About 2'8" long
She was 2 1/2 year old.


She was really cool, Very mellow non aggressive. Everybody loved her.


-Remo

Man, that sucks.:( I was hoping to find a way to help. I went through a close one recently. I understand.
What's your paypal account email? Go for a drive and eat something on me for the holidays.:)

Its all good man!

I do appreciate the offer though.

It's time to go bury her at the beach. Was her favorite place to go.

Funny thing is my dog keeps trying to eat her now. WTF? They were homies before.....

Crazy little puppy....

I get to deal with losing animals every day working at a Small Animal Emergency Hospital. I work in the ICU portion of the hospital, so we're always stoked when pets go home. I can deal with losing the animal, but when the owners come in bawling, I can't deal with it. Their emotions make me sad. When an animal passes, I just realize that it was their time, that they are no longer suffering, and that it is for the best.

I'm sorry about your iguana, I hate losing animals. I've got a 10 year old yellow lab, a 17 year old tortoise shell cat, an 11 year old horse and a couple 8 year old chickens. Besides the horse, the rest of the animals more than likely only have a few years left. :shifty

Sorry to hear about your loss bro. A fish, dog, or lizard..loosing a buddy sucks! Shes sippin on some Sizzerb in the sky. :)

I get to deal with losing animals every day working at a Small Animal Emergency Hospital. I work in the ICU portion of the hospital, so we're always stoked when pets go home. I can deal with losing the animal, but when the owners come in bawling, I can't deal with it. Their emotions make me sad. When an animal passes, I just realize that it was their time, that they are no longer suffering, and that it is for the best.

I'm sorry about your iguana, I hate losing animals. I've got a 10 year old yellow lab, a 17 year old tortoise shell cat, an 11 year old horse and a couple 8 year old chickens. Besides the horse, the rest of the animals more than likely only have a few years left. :shifty

Thanks Kim,

I never really thought of myself as the type of person to be bummed if the Iguana died. Enter last night.... I was just staring at it petting it watching her breathing get shallower and shallower...

It was fucking with my head so bad that I would up wrapping her in a towel, and putting her in her hammock.

When I woke up she was stiff. I just couldent sit there and watch knowing there was nothing I could do.

Sorry to hear about your loss bro. A fish, dog, or lizard..loosing a buddy sucks! Shes sippin on some Sizzerb in the sky. :)


Hell yeah, Thanks man!

We have a large family, and have a tendency to rescue animals at times. 2+ years ago we rescued a 6+ yr old Burmese Python.....He was an awesome snake. Anyone and everyone could hold him and he was always cool. But one day out of the blue, we found him dead in his tank. Oldest son was very bummed since he was the major snake dude. (like I was as a kid in what was hilly Diamond Bar in the 60s, 70's) He now has a rescue Rainbow Boa, and for 5+ yrs we've had a King Snake rescued from the local grade school. (He's avipercc's) Over the years even my wife has gone from being afraid of snakes to actually looking out for them and making sure they have water....lol.

We recently got a rescue cat, real nice looking Maine Coon....

Remo, was that you behind me on the south 405 in the rain yesterday around 4ish? Was a nice blue E36 M3/4 - had a roof spoiler...don't think I noticed a CF hood though....

Hmmm I don't believe so I don't have my roof spoiler installed at the moment. Althoug I was on the 405 at that time.....


I'm glad to hear you are rescue animal lovers in your home. Rescue animals ftmfw.

sorry to hear of your loss, i had a puppy(Subi) when i was younger...who was my best friend growing up. one day we started noticing that she wasn't eating much, we've had her for about 2 or 3 years. We took her to the vet and they told us, she had a tumor and died a few days later...i cried, i was 9yr old. everything happens for a reason, your iguana is probably partying with tupac and biggie smalls right now. :D jeje just to cheer you up. take care.

Time for a New Reptile

Hit up La Habra Pets. the have Frilled Lizards and Tree Monitors.

My Water Dragon is doing very well and will get a new cage very soon

sorry to hear of your loss, i had a puppy(Subi) when i was younger...who was my best friend growing up. one day we started noticing that she wasn't eating much, we've had her for about 2 or 3 years. We took her to the vet and they told us, she had a tumor and died a few days later...i cried, i was 9yr old. everything happens for a reason, your iguana is probably partying with tupac and biggie smalls right now. :D jeje just to cheer you up. take care.

LOLZ

Time for a New Reptile

Hit up La Habra Pets. the have Frilled Lizards and Tree Monitors.

My Water Dragon is doing very well and will get a new cage very soon


I think I am done with cages...

Speaking of I have a cage from when she was about a foot shorter that I will let you have if you want. It has faux plants and whatnot in it.... and a removable poop tray... I paid over 100.00 for it... you can have it for free if you want it man..


Remo

Hang in there. Family pets are just that - family. It sucks to lose them. I'm sorry for your loss.

Hey E36HB, Can you please post a picture of the cage and the dimensions. ifs it big enough i can take it off your hands asap

Speaking of Reptiles, Remo..ever check out that huge Reptile joint on Brookhurst near Ellis or Garfield area? Amazing place.....

Speaking of Reptiles, Remo..ever check out that huge Reptile joint on Brookhurst near Ellis or Garfield area? Amazing place.....

i have been there before. They have alot of good stuff but i usually hit up La Habra Pets. They have ALOT of REALLY exotic stuff.

At La Habra pets they have a Emerald Green Tree Monitor....BEAUTIFUL CREATURE

Speaking of Reptiles, Remo..ever check out that huge Reptile joint on Brookhurst near Ellis or Garfield area? Amazing place.....

Yeah It's where I get all of my supplies at its called Prehistoric Pets.

It's so freakin cool.

You need to come out to one of the local OC coastal meets.

Hey E36HB, Can you please post a picture of the cage and the dimensions. ifs it big enough i can take it off your hands asap


Will do when I get home tonight...

Man, that sucks.:( I was hoping to find a way to help. I went through a close one recently. I understand.
What's your paypal account email? Go for a drive and eat something on me for the holidays.:)

Man... you're a cool guy.