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big_boids_uk · Key Member Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 307 Location: London

My first ever boa i've had for years past away today RIP

Her history

I purchased her from a pet shop that had a litter, all of which had balance issues with thier head. She was one of the more balanced ones and as long as she was clinging something (my arm usually) very tighly she was fine, only when she went out too far did she lose balance.

Anyhow i have had Arnie for 6 years now and this year, when cleaning her tank put hwer in with a male i have. I came back and witnessed copulation so thought wehat the hell, i'll leave 'em at it.

Seperated them a wee after, She swole up, had a shed and went off of her food. Week after week she got bigger and bigger 2/3's of the way down her body, i was convinced she was gravid.

Checked on her yesterday when i got back form clochester zoo with the kids and she was dead with blood coming from her mouth.

Could this have been a pregnancy complication?

We are totally devastated and i cried for hours yesterday (insert big poof comment here).

Im taknig it she either had a complication with the babys or she wasnt pregnant at all and hada tumour or something.

She didnt exhibit any signs of illness at all. Very sudden Crying or Very sad

You will be sadly missed.
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kroakykaren · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 4:52 pm Post subject:

Sorry about your loss, thats a sad story Sad

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big_boids_uk · Key Member Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 307 Location: London

Yea, great little guril, friendly and a great feeder. This is the only one of my reptiles i've ever had pass away. Crying or Very sad

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Crunchie · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject:

aw no I remember the photos you put up on the web of arnie, she was a big beautiful girl.
Sad

Oh yes, I'd have been worried if you hadn't cried for ages, it shows you were obviously a very loving owner and she had the best care possible.

gsxrnutter · I'm new here... Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 9

sorry to hear that mate Crying or Very sad

lol93 · Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear your sad news. Crying or Very sad

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big_boids_uk · Key Member Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 307 Location: London

Thaks guys, over it now and pouring my all into remaining collection. They are all being spoilt rotten lol Laughing

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Lady Python · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 4:59 pm Post subject:

You have my deepest sympathy Sad

I too lost my beloved Kingsnake, Sammy this week. Hers was a sudden death too and completely unexpected. Although we have 15 other snakes, she's left a huge gap in our lives.

We have both lost much loved members of our family Crying or Very sad

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3 Boas - Zig, Zag & Sevvy
1 BRB - Sunny
1 Milksnake - Ringo
2 Cali Kingsnakes - Nigel & Sally
7 Cornsnakes - Kai, Ryoko, Kiyone, Charlie, Onyx, Jake & Barney
1 Pinesnake X Bullsnake - Joe

RIP Sammy Snake

christophermchale · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject:

bummer. sorry.
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