On Monday, I made the choice to put Gus to sleep. I am not sad though, it was the right choice and Gus was ready to go. Anyways the vet was really good, he gave Gus the shot then after Gus was going to sleep he held him in his two hands cupped together until he was sure he was gone. We then took him and buried him in a nice place.
Anyways here are some photos of Gus in his good days, and I hope you all tell someone else how to care for their chameleons as often as possible. Gus lived quite some time but most of his life was about starving and living in the dark unfortuantly.
Gus being cheeky and trying to get away from me!
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Eating some crickets a couple weeks after he got here
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Enjoying a nice long shower.
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Spending some time outside last summer a couple days after I got him, he really enjoyed this and I am glad I was able to get him some real sun after years with nothing but a red lamp for heat.
<img src="http://8snakes.myftp.org/marisa/Reptiles/gus/gus08-13-03.jpg">
Anyways that was Gus. I will miss him, but like I said I am not sad because this was the right choice and no one should let an animal "hang on" for their own selfish reasons. Gus will be remembered and hopefully one day my experienes with him will help me out when I own another Chameleon.
Marisa
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