theresaintucson
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I've been quiet on this forum lately, mostly because I'm grieving the loss of my Nosy Be, Bluetooth. He was a wonderful chameleon-never hissed, bit or lunged at me and willingly came out of his cage to hang out in his ficus tree. Most of my other chams just want to kill me.
I really enjoyed him. I've never lost a pet to a parasite (coccidia), so it was quite a shock.
Now two of my other chams have tested positive for coccidia and I am treating them for it. For awhile I just lost it. The stuffing came out of me, I vowed to never get another chameleon again and wanted OUT of the hobby. Now, I don't feel that strongly but I am trying my best to muddle along.
I have a terrific reptile specialist veterinarian. She and her staff have been so kind and supportive. They even sent me a sympathy card and made a follow up phone call.
What really teared me up was they made a clay tablet with Bluetooth's foot prints on it. Seeing the imprint of those comical toes made me cry even harder.
Sorry for this post. I don't normally hang my emotions out there for all to see. I guess I just wanted to talk about this since many other people just don't understand that you can mourn a pet that isn't furry or fuzzy or comes when called.
Rest in Peace, Bluetooth. You are missed every day.
I really enjoyed him. I've never lost a pet to a parasite (coccidia), so it was quite a shock.
Now two of my other chams have tested positive for coccidia and I am treating them for it. For awhile I just lost it. The stuffing came out of me, I vowed to never get another chameleon again and wanted OUT of the hobby. Now, I don't feel that strongly but I am trying my best to muddle along.
I have a terrific reptile specialist veterinarian. She and her staff have been so kind and supportive. They even sent me a sympathy card and made a follow up phone call.
What really teared me up was they made a clay tablet with Bluetooth's foot prints on it. Seeing the imprint of those comical toes made me cry even harder.
Sorry for this post. I don't normally hang my emotions out there for all to see. I guess I just wanted to talk about this since many other people just don't understand that you can mourn a pet that isn't furry or fuzzy or comes when called.
Rest in Peace, Bluetooth. You are missed every day.