Sadness falls...

[Linds]

Tucked the little guy in bed last night, he was alert and seemingly fine, perched nicely on his favourite perch... for some reason he seemed to prefer the skinny perch. I had recently moved him to my sisters room as he had been opening his mouth, what I took as the beginnings of a respiratory infection, but the vet was more inclined towards his neurological damage progressing, but to be safe I wanted to isolate him from the other snakes. She came this morning and found me, she informed me that she didn't think all was not well. I hurried to see, and as soon as I walked in the room I knew I didn't even need to check, but I opened the rubbermaid and sure enough there was little Bugs, curled up in a lifeless pile upside down on the bottom of the rubbermaid. I picked him up and could tell he hadn't been gone long. I knew this day would come, and that I shouldn't be surprised when it does, given his condition and all, but I just can't help it. Bugs touched everyone and was an inspiration. A true fighter, when all odds were against him, he never gave up, maybe that's why I didn't see this coming, he just kept on fighting and didn't show it. All I can hope is that he passed painlessly.

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[LdyDrgn]

I am SO sorry. He was such a cute lil thing too. :(

All my sympathies,
Michelle

[Trace]

There is too much sadness for our members here today. I'm so sorry to hear about Bugs. I know you did so much for the little fellow.

My deepest sympathies Linds.

Trace

[Big Mike]

Linds,
That is very sad. Bugs was one of the most beautiful animals I have seen, even though I thought he was a little freaky looking. I guess with as many animals as you have there are going to be deaths now and again but that does not make it any less sad.

My condolances

[Matt]

im so sorry linds, the little guy did so well!
Im sure everyone around here will always remember bugs!

[BoidKeeper]

Oh Linds I am so sorry. I know how much you put in to that snake.
Trevor

[Tim_Cranwill]

I'm sorry to hear that Linds. I know he must have had a great home and was well cared for... :(

He looks like a beautiful animal.

[asphyxia]

I am also sorry to hear about Bugs...I was recently looking at a pic of him.

My condolances
Brian

[stormyva]

Sorry to hear about Bugs :(

[Darren Hamill]

Sorry to hear that Linds! :( He was a cool ETB..

[Linds]

Thank you for the condolences. He gave it his all, he made it a long way. Just hoped it would be a little further, but at least he was happy and not just loved by myself, but by many people around the world :)

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[katev17]

What a beautiful snake, Linds... I'm so sorry the day had to come :(

Kate

[Dom]

I am so sorry Linds.. i feel horrible for you .. Its really hard when u loose an animla u put so much inot ..

My deepest condolences

[marisa]

Linds-

I am so sorry Bugs passed away. I followed his story with interest both here and at corallus.com when I visted there a few times. Animals with a little more survival instinct than normal always peek my interests. Everything happens for a reason, and maybe another soul who needs your help will find its way to you.

Marisa

[Edwin]

So sorry to hear about Bugs, Linds. *hugs*

[ReneeB]

Linds I'm so sorry.. I'm crying here.. He was loved by us all.. RIP Bugs, you brought joy to many.

[Clownfishie]

I'm so sorry to hear that Linds :( He was such a little fighter... guess he just couldn't fight anymore. May he rest in peace in herp heaven...

[Matt_K]

once again, i am sorry for your loss Linds.. If there's anything we can do, let us know!!

[sSNAKESs.com]

Lindsay!! Im feeling your pain today and i am so sorry for your loss... He was great and gave us all many hours of enjoyment!!! It was a joy seeing every pic you posted of him and i am sure he will live on in the hearts of all of us! :) He was a trooper!! Dont take it personally Lindsay you raised him perfectly and it was just his time to go.

[vanderkm]

Such sad news, so sorry that you have lost him

mary v.

[Ryan and Katie]

Very sorry to hear the news, you have our sympathy...

[Linds]

Thank you for all the sympathies everyone.

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[nuno]

My condolences..:(

[doenoe]

Sorry to hear about your loss. It was a great little snake and im sure Bugs will be remembered

[beth wallbank]

sorry to hear about Buggs Linds......but I hope you know that he DID appreciate the love you gave him, and made sure that he had the best of homes from day one. He has a happy life, maybe not so healthy, but judging by every picture you posted of the little guy to amuse us all, we all know he was LOVED.
warmest wishes

[Pythonian]

:hammer::hammer: Bugs Rocked hard :(

Mike

[PoiSoNouS]

Looks like it was a sad day for me too. I came back from work to find this little guy on the floor.. dead.. No apparent reason.. I really dont understand why :(
Sorry about Buggs Im sure he was a great little snake :(

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[honduranfreekk]

Linds im sory 2 hear about Buggs :(

[honduranfreekk]

wow I am sorry 2 hear about your,s also Mary :(

[vincenzo]

soory to hear about everyones loses :(

[Jamie]

All I can say is I am glad that both snakes were cared for and loved for in an amazing way. I am sorry for your losses. Linds you are the reason that bugs was around for much longer than he was expected to be. He was loved and cared for greatly and I am sure he would want you to know how much he appreciated you for that.

Jamie

[Alex]

ahh that really sucks

[Linds]

Thank you for the sympathies everyone. Mary, sorry for your loss as well :(