Sad News..... - Page 2

SpOoKy · 03-21-12, 11:57 AM

So sorry for your loss

Gungirl · 03-21-12, 11:58 AM

So sorry...

Rainbowsrus · 03-21-12, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by alessia55

I'm sorry about your loss

Is that Fluffy in all 3 photos??

Yes, all three pics are of Fluffy, while I had him he went through a second color morph and was almost all white.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate all the kind sentiments. He is sorely missed and truly one of a kind. But what can you do except move forward.

I originally had a "backup" female incase the first was not enticing Fluffy. I'm thinking I should put her in with another fluffy offspring male (1/2 sibling) and see if those two can reproduce. But the male was not temp cycled so really don't know if that will work.

krystle · 03-21-12, 12:12 PM

am so sorry for you loss!

hope your female is ok

Snakesitter · 03-21-12, 03:47 PM

Dave, as I wrote on Kingsnake, I'm truly sorry to hear that. Fluffy was a unique animal, and filled many posts with wonderful pictures.

Given his value, did you have an autopsy done? While I'm sure there was nothing contagious, there is always a chance that it might be informative on potential genetic defects, which could help protect his offspring!

As you noted, at least you have several years of holdbacks to continue the project! I'm sure there will be a little fluffer in your future.

Rogue628 · 03-21-12, 10:09 PM

I'm so sorry Dave. He was truly a beautiful and unique animal.

Caylan · 03-21-12, 10:16 PM

Very beautiful brazilian!! That second colour change is super dramatic, did it happen in one shed? I've heard of other snakes exhibiting this colour fade phenomena, that also passed away early, likely due to the mutation in theory. I can't imagine seeing that kind of colour change after a shed, I'd probably piss me myself...

**millertime89** · 03-21-12, 11:29 PM

I'm really sorry for your loss Dave, fluffy was an exceptional Calico. I really hope he passed on his genetics.

Rainbowsrus · 03-22-12, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Snakesitter

Dave, as I wrote on Kingsnake, I'm truly sorry to hear that. Fluffy was a unique animal, and filled many posts with wonderful pictures.

Given his value, did you have an autopsy done? While I'm sure there was nothing contagious, there is always a chance that it might be informative on potential genetic defects, which could help protect his offspring!

As you noted, at least you have several years of holdbacks to continue the project! I'm sure there will be a little fluffer in your future.

I chose not to, had him for 5 years and he had already seen the vet a couple times. He had been in and out of his hide box over the prior week and after a few days not coming out I checked closer and he was gone. Already starting to smell so maybe not the best candidate for necropsy. I try to not disturb them any more than I have to during breeding season, the cage was clean, water was recently changed etc. Was almost time to separate and offer food, he ate only a few weeks earlier.

Rainbowsrus · 03-22-12, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Caylan

Very beautiful brazilian!! That second colour change is super dramatic, did it happen in one shed? I've heard of other snakes exhibiting this colour fade phenomena, that also passed away early, likely due to the mutation in theory. I can't imagine seeing that kind of colour change after a shed, I'd probably piss me myself...

It happened relatively quick, the area turned towards white over one shed but was not clean white, that came in more over the next few sheds.