Yoda died last night

[royden]

Many of you likely have his offspring or grandchildren and don't even know it. Yoda was one of Chameleon Nation's top breeders a few years back. He had the most vivid Red's and blues and a flawless lateral line as though stroked by a paintbrush.

I took Yoda in as a gift from Catherin Adams, from Chameleon Nation just over two years ago, as he entered into his "retirement" under my care. In that time he became a small herp celebrity, with one of his portraits being placed in the Nactus 2008's category for scientific record.

http://www.exo-terra.com/nactus/nactus2008_nominees/cat6_2.php?lang=en

Last year he was a model for several of Ghann's crickets ad campaigns.

Yoda died in my hands last night. I knew it was nearly time, he'd stopped eating and was losing motor function of his limbs. I actually held him while he took his last breath, and as is for all chameleons, his colors were most brilliant in his last days.

Thanks for the memories Yoda! I'll try to post more photos tonight.

 

[reptoman]

So sorry to hear about Yoda's passing. Do you know how old he was?

 

[jannb]

Royden, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Yoda. He was one beautiful chameleon and may his memory live on in your heart forever. It's never easy to loose one of our beloved friends and I will keep you in my thoughts.

 

[summoner12]

I am really sorry to hear this He was an amazing looking panther.

 

[laurie]

Royden I am sorry to hear you lost yoga. It is so hard. I have had a cham I loved die in my hands.

 

[chams1]

So very sorry to hear that. He was a very beautiful man. It's even harder when they pass in your hands and they give you that last flash of brilliance. He will be very happy in his new free range.

 

[Miss Lily]

That is such a sad read. My precious Lily died in my hands too - it's gut-wrenching. It is such an awful feeling to lose a chameleon - we often don't realise quite how attached we are to them until they are gone. Thinking of you. Tiff

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

I am so sorry to hear this. Im sure he was a great chameleon and friend of yours and sure looked stunning. Im very sorry. RIP Yoda

 

[James45]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May Yoda RIP and live on in your heart forever

 

[Silverdusk]

So sorry to hear that. Yoda was one of those very rare chams.

 

[JaxyGirl]

So sorry to hear about Yoda ...He's now in the big Free Range in the sky chowing on as many bugs as he wants..

 

[reptimom]

Long live yoda!

 

[Coby]

Wow, me no likey

May he live forever in your memories.

It mush have been really hard when he dies in your hands.

May he rest peacefully in the big tree in the sky.

 

[panthercham]

Sorry for your loss Royden.

Yoda was such a beautiful cham and had a great retirement with you......at least his memory lives on through your gorgeous photos and his offspring.

 

[SoCaliSon]

Sorry to hear about this Royden... He was a legend. At least we have your beautiful images to remember him by,

 

[beeze]

Sorry for your loss, it's hard to loose a loved one.

 

[Ellron]

So sorry to hear about your loss.
He was a beautiful boy, and will live on forever.

 

[lisa h]

I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a very fulfilling time with him. May he RIP.

 

[royden]

Thanks everyone! Photos posted on page 1!


I tend to not take this hobby too seriously but losing Yoda was pretty sad for me. I'm raising one of Laurie's quad babies at the moment. I may get another Panther soon, but I may take a short break.

 

[Elizadolots]

I'm so sorry for your loss. At least you have the comfort of knowing how much joy his progeny bring to others.