Later Gator

[Syn]

My oldest and only chameleon has passed away today.
I just finished adopting out several other chameleons and figured I'd stick with him for a while... then things took an odd turn.
I took him to the vet a while back when he was first showing signs of problems, but the vet couldn't attribute it to anything other than age.
He was between 4-6 years old from what I could tell. Burn victim.... definitely had a personality.

I informally named him Diesel a long time ago on a thread, but have affectionately called him Big Jerk as well.

Don't know if I'll ever own another chameleon, as rewarding as they are, they are expensive and need a lot of time.
I'm moving on to newer stages in life (college eww), and I will have to downsize regardless.... so I guess this is my adieu from the chameleon world.
I can hear a big sigh of relief in the distance. :/

Rest in peace, big guy.

OCT 2010

 

[laurie]

Sabrina I as sorry you lost your cham and sorry you are forced to give up chams - at least for a while.

 

[Miss Lily]

So sorry you lost the big guy. He sounds like he was a wonderful boy. Rescues are even more special, but they also leave a bigger empty space when they leave us. Sadly, we can only do our best as we never really know how well (or not) they were cared for in the past. I am sure that one day when circumstances and money allow, you will be back again with more chameleons!

 

[gerrod85]

Sorry to hear about your bud. Good luck in college though!

 

[Syn]

Mom had a soft spot for the big guy. When I had to call and tell her the news it was upsetting.
I'd love to get another, but meh. It's in my/their best interest that I wait for better circumstances.

 

[DavidBuchan]

Sorry to hear.....RIP Diesel.

 

[K9Luvn]

I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. Remember he will always be in your heart

 

[Robyrango]

So sorry for your loss..

 

[okiroo]

im sorry you lost him. hopefully you'll get back into chams when the time is right

 

[lindawaz]

My sincerest condolences.

RIP- big jerk, Diesel

 

[Hoj]

R.I.P Big Jerk
hope your new endevours go great, and hope we see you again...

 

[mbondy]

Rest in Peace Diesel
So sorry for losing him.

 

[suzi]

So sorry for your loss Sabrina my thoughts and prayers are with you. I sure do think that you should stick around here though, otherwise we will all be at a loss if we don't see you I want to wish you all the best in college and in your life

 

[clarkrw3]

I am SO sorry Syn!! I wish you the best in your new stages of life. Doesn't mean you have to be a stranger here or on the AZ cham keepers I am determined to start

 

[kinyonga]

So sorry for your loss Syn. I hope you enjoy your college life and I'm betting that some day down the road you'll have another chameleon. Drop by once in a while and say "hello" to all of us.

 

[Syn]

Hey don't worry guys, I'll still be around. I'm always an email away, or facebook too.

If anything, I have eighty billion geckos to talk about.

I appreciate everyone's condolences. Thank you all.