I think you did the right thing. I do not think it will spread to your other herps, as long as the quarantine on the leo was kept in optimal conditions. I agree with the person who told you there was nothing you could do, that the problem was untreatable. I've been where you are, I tried treating with antibiotics and giving sub-q fluids.. but it was hopeless. Even if she got better, a month later, she would relapse (and that was on a steady regiment of anti's). But the biggest concern of yours, as was mine at the time...... as long as you washed your hands real well between handlings, and did your normal disinfecting, it should NOT spread to your colonies. And now that she's gone.. bleach everything (if you haven't already). I really feel for you. It's hard when you try, and you can't help. But again, you did the right thing.

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• I put her to sleep today.... - kozmo02, Sat Apr 2 02:47:06 2005
• I think you did the right thing.. - princesskain, Sat Apr 2 11:45:45 2005
• RE: I think you did the right thing.. - kozmo02, Sun Apr 3 01:23:45 2005
• RE: I think you did the right thing.. - AlteredMind99, Sun Apr 3 12:46:54 2005
• *important to read* -do NOT euthanize by freezing or decapitation - marla, Thu Apr 7 10:49:46 2005