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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
 Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:15:25
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As per my previous post, I tried the olive oil and trying to break the wood, but there wasnt anyway i could do is safely. Anyway all his struggling got the best of him, i think some internal damage must have been done, because i found him dead today.
Still in shock, never had a pet die before, blame myself slightly cos i feel there must have been one more think i could have done....
ill keep a look on here... cant ever replace him but not sure if im fit to have a snake after this... see you guys in a bit. |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:38:36
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Aww man! im so sorry. i got all choked up at this post :(
These things can happen, i understand you can never replace a pet but dont feel you cannot look after snakes just because of this situation. I wont speak for everyone but im here for a chat if youd need it.
RIP albi. |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:42:28
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| Thanks Hayley, I'm sure you are right. Took the wind out of my sails a little bit. It was the worse weekend for it to happen. I just moved to hove, so don't know any vets and couldn't get one quick enough it seems. Thank you for the support I am sure there will be a few people on here mind that might think i could have done more. Sorry guys. |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:46:40
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| Dont take in the negative things people say, TO YOU, you know you did all you could. Some things are out of our hands. Your confidence will come back in time. I know the feeling. Who knows it may come back so quick you jump in the deep end and get an anaconda! aha |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:48:20
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| lol don't have the space for that. Time will tell. |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:48:30
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That's so sad. 
Unfortunately sometimes we have to learn from our mistakes.
It will make you a better owner if you decide to get another snake.
I'm not good with words but I hope you understand what I mean by that, it's not a put down but trying to get the positive from a negative situation.
RIP little snake xx |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:48:38
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| How old was he by the way? if you dont mind me asking. |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:53:09
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| I know what you meant Herrioutfan thanks. He was almost 2 |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 18:55:41
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Every snake owner finds space :P
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Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 19:09:55
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Aww, poor Albi
Don't be too hard on yourself though - sometimes bad things happen... |
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1539 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 19:18:38
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Still in shock, never had a pet die before, blame myself slightly cos i feel there must have been one more think i could have done....
ill keep a look on here... cant ever replace him but not sure if im fit to have a snake after this... see you guys in a bit.
PLEASE don't blame yourself-sometmes bad stuff seems to happen to good people
I know you can never replace a treasured pet,however when you feel ready I have some lovely corns(rescues)that are fit and well and ready to re-home...just thought it may be worth a mention-I also pop over to the mainland U.K regular |
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 19:20:03
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So sorry to hear of your loss.
Hind site is a wonderful thing, but don't blame your self for Albi's demise. It is so easy to think 'if only' I had thought he might get stuck.
Even if you had managed to get him free it is still feasible he had suffered too much stress and internal damage from trying to squeeze through the hole.
You are not a bad owner, give yourself some time and get a new snake when you feel you are ready.
Sending Hugs for your loss |
0.0.2 Corn snakes - Morse & Zeus
1.1.0 Brazillian Rainbow Boa's - Indigo & Ruby
0.0.2 Columbian Rainbow Boa's - Orinoco & Tobago
1.0.0 House snake - Hoggle
0.1.0 Crested Gecko - Ludo
2.0.0 cats (RIP Zebee), 0.1.0 Dog, 2.0.0 Horses |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 19:20:18
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| You're so sweet to people mjpeters. Just your recent posts ive read. Need more folk like you. |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 19:23:13
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| Oh no I am so sorry to read this, was really hoping he would be able to make his way out :( RIP Albi xxx |
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 19:54:57
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| Sounded like a very difficult situation to know what to do. Don't let it put you off. RIP Albi |
* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 20:04:10
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| Oh no, please don't blame yourself, you tried, these things just sometimes happen. Like Blackcat said, hindsight is a wonderful thing - we've all been there. So sorry for your loss, RIP Albi. |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 20:07:56
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| So sorry to hear it ended like this Don't beat yourself up over it everybody makes mistakes and I think a lot of people also would not have seen the risk of trapping. As long as we learn from our mistakes it doesn't make them pointless. |
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 20:16:11
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| Thanks guys, there was nothing more i could do.... just don't understand why he tried to get through it, he should have been able to tell... just wish there had been something i could do. |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 20:47:26
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Hi,
It's a shame to read this. :(.
However you did all you could, unfortunately it's one of the least pleasurable parts of pet keeping. I'm sure the most experienced keepers have had animals die through no fault of their own. You clearly love your animals so I don't doubt for one minute it was intentional and you did nothing.
Chin up, the lesson here is possibly double and triple check to snake proof your viv and everything in it.
There's no guilt or harm or shame in getting another quickly.
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 20:51:55
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| Perhaps, i dont think there are any breeder in brighton/hove.... and i dont want to buy shop ones. Id prefer a hatchie, maybe a tessera motley or something, but getting one too soon. feels somewhat heartless |
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1539 Posts |
Posted - 08/07/2013 : 21:04:39
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Look I know this will not replace your dear Albi-Here's a little guy to think about;
His D.O.B 15/11/11 eats just about anything,small mice/good size rat pups/small rat fuzz or any left over fuzzy mice after feeding everyone else!
His (temporary) name is 'sherbet'and he is friendly as they come-I think he is a Creamsicle Stripe-He's good enough to handle for school's 'show and tell.
Please understand this is a genuine offer-no pressure-he's enjoying life where he is |
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RIP Albi
