| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| ted89 |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 03:03:42
Hey everyone, ive decided that i think one of my hatchies really needs to go to sleep,never to wake up again. Hes really strugling now and it breaks my heart. I took him out earlier and he can barly move anymore, hes never eaten, hes never shed his skin and he hasnt even grow a mm. What im trying to ask is what is nicest way to put my wee man to sleep? |
| 17 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Corrah |
Posted - 05/08/2012 : 20:14:09
You did what you could.
C xx |
| nusnakemum |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 18:03:37
bless you little snakey, and bless you for caring |
| manda88 |
Posted - 31/07/2012 : 12:35:37
I just cried looking at your pics of the little guy, you did the best thing for him though in this case, at least he's not suffering anymore  |
| Lozzy |
Posted - 30/07/2012 : 18:38:25
My condolences :( |
| Thorne Walker |
Posted - 30/07/2012 : 18:25:22
The last embrace of the mother welcome you home... |
| williamwallsend |
Posted - 30/07/2012 : 17:46:50
its a cruel world |
| Isoldael |
Posted - 30/07/2012 : 11:56:43
Farewell, little one :( |
| Jenn |
Posted - 30/07/2012 : 05:43:01
Night Baby.
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| NexivRed |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 22:36:38
Sweet fellow. Farewell. |
| viraleye |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 19:31:24
:-( |
| ted89 |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 18:46:57
Goodnight my little squiggles, we miss you already!
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| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 17:22:42
Heavy, blunt object to the head. I had to do it myself this season, it's not pleasant, but it's fast and stress free for the snake.
Expect some movement afterwards. |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 16:05:18
Regardless of how fast the vet stuff works, it is still quicker and more humane than just waiting. Also less distressing for you. |
| ted89 |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 15:55:00
i heard that the stuff the vets use to put pets down doesnt work as quickly with reptiles.im not sure what ill do. |
| gmac |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 14:04:13
or you could take it to the vet who will euthanise it for you |
| NexivRed |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 12:11:43
Well it may not be that long, but it will be extremely painful for the poor thing.
I'm sorry one of your snakes is so poorly :( It's really brave of you to want to end it's pain early. There won't be much of a delicate way of putting this, but the best way to put a snake to sleep is to completely destroy the brain. A heavy, blunt object to the head is the only way to make it quick and painless.
Don't put it in the fridge or freezer. Whereas mammals shut down and can't feel a thing, reptiles remain conscious at cold temperatures and will feel their bodies freezing. Don't try decapitation either, as their blood flow is so slow, the head remains alive for a time, and registers the pain.
Do you have someone who could help you if you're afraid to do it yourself? |
| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 29/07/2012 : 08:49:52
Personally if he's that bad I'd just leave him, sounds like it won't be too long |
