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Another Iris Update

Triad Jan 15, 2005 10:29 PM

I just went upstairs to find that Iris had passed away.

I would like to thank everyone who has been asking about her and who have been supportive of me over the past couple months. Thank you all.
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2 Mali Uromastyx-Ares & Apollo
2 Bearded Dragons- Draco & Hades
1 Saharan Uromastyx-Iris
1 Leopard Gecko-Kalypso
1 Tokay Gecko-Sid Vicious
1 Tarantula-Peter Parker
1 Amazon Red Head Parrot-Pancho
1 African Gray Parrot-Keya
1 Dog-Cheeka
3 Fish-no names
1 Beta Fish-also no name
1 Zebra Finch-Beeps

Replies (16)

el_toro Jan 16, 2005 12:01 AM

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that she's gone! Deepest sympathies to you and Iris. You know you did your best to make her well and comfortable.
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Torey
Eugene, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)
And several miscellaneous community fish

nikon Jan 16, 2005 12:53 AM

sounds like it's goin around....
so sorry to hear it........

debs1018 Jan 16, 2005 01:40 PM

I am so sorry
debs
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The addiction can be dangerous. 1 Uro named Buddy aka Big Boy & 1 Ig named Tiny

vamppire Jan 16, 2005 03:30 PM

My condolences My Frankie (the one with blood in stool/strongyle worms) died 2 weeks ago as well. We all do try hard for these little ones, but sometimes it's even beyond our help. At least know that you tried your best and gave her great care!
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~ Vamppire
Queens, New York City

Triad Jan 16, 2005 06:52 PM

>>My condolences My Frankie (the one with blood in stool/strongyle worms) died 2 weeks ago as well. We all do try hard for these little ones, but sometimes it's even beyond our help. At least know that you tried your best and gave her great care!
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>>~ Vamppire
>>Queens, New York City
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I'm so sorry to hear that Frankie died. I'm sorry for your loss as well.

It seems as though the past 2 weeks have been very rough on Nikon, you and myself.
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2 Mali Uromastyx-Ares & Apollo
2 Bearded Dragons- Draco & Hades
1 Saharan Uromastyx-Iris
1 Leopard Gecko-Kalypso
1 Tokay Gecko-Sid Vicious
1 Tarantula-Peter Parker
1 Amazon Red Head Parrot-Pancho
1 African Gray Parrot-Keya
1 Dog-Cheeka
3 Fish-no names
1 Beta Fish-also no name
1 Zebra Finch-Beeps

jimbo Jan 17, 2005 05:55 AM
PHEve Jan 17, 2005 04:02 PM

I mean that from the top to the bottom of my heart. I understand how darn sad it is believe me.
You know from reading the beardies forum I just lost my Auggie last week also. And you left such nice words for me.

It feels really bad when they leave , after trying our very hardest to heal them, but knowing there fine now, and playing with others having a wonderful lizardy time, somehow makes it bearable.

Take care, You were an awesome mommy
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Eve / PHEve

Triad Jan 17, 2005 05:51 PM

Thanks. This has to be the worst month for uro's, beardeds and leopard gecko's ever.

There have been 3 uromastyx loss' this month (I think that's the right number) you lost your Auggie and I think someone else on the bearded forum lost theres and then about 5 or 6 leopard gecko's have been reported dead or dying on that forum.

At least we can all take comfort in the fact that they are all up in reptilian heaven having the time of their (after)lives.
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2 Mali Uromastyx-Ares & Apollo
2 Bearded Dragons- Draco & Hades
1 Saharan Uromastyx-Iris
1 Leopard Gecko-Kalypso
1 Tokay Gecko-Sid Vicious
1 Tarantula-Peter Parker
1 Amazon Red Head Parrot-Pancho
1 African Gray Parrot-Keya
1 Dog-Cheeka
3 Fish-no names
1 Beta Fish-also no name
1 Zebra Finch-Beeps

PHEve Jan 17, 2005 06:33 PM

would like to think they are in heaven, the same heaven we will go to one day, Figure God made the creatures, and he cares about them , and knows how special they all are to us.

He would never seperate us forever from our pets we loved so much !
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Eve / PHEve

Triad Jan 18, 2005 07:54 AM

>>would like to think they are in heaven, the same heaven we will go to one day, Figure God made the creatures, and he cares about them , and knows how special they all are to us.
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>>He would never seperate us forever from our pets we loved so much !

I mean it in the way that they first go to reptile heaven, then once we pass away he will take them from where they are now and give them back to us. He just keeps them there now so they do not get lonely while they wait for us to come and play with them.
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2 Mali Uromastyx-Ares & Apollo
2 Bearded Dragons- Draco & Hades
1 Saharan Uromastyx-Iris
1 Leopard Gecko-Kalypso
1 Tokay Gecko-Sid Vicious
1 Tarantula-Peter Parker
1 Amazon Red Head Parrot-Pancho
1 African Gray Parrot-Keya
1 Dog-Cheeka
3 Fish-no names
1 Beta Fish-also no name
1 Zebra Finch-Beeps

PHEve Jan 18, 2005 08:09 AM

where they all go and wait until we get there and then they cross over with us
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Eve / PHEve

Triad Jan 18, 2005 06:07 PM

>>where they all go and wait until we get there and then they cross over with us
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>>Eve / PHEve

I thought if you waited to go to heaven you were in purgatory?

It must be different for animals (lucky little things).
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2 Mali Uromastyx-Ares & Apollo
2 Bearded Dragons- Draco & Hades
1 Saharan Uromastyx-Iris
1 Leopard Gecko-Kalypso
1 Tokay Gecko-Sid Vicious
1 Tarantula-Peter Parker
1 Amazon Red Head Parrot-Pancho
1 African Gray Parrot-Keya
1 Dog-Cheeka
3 Fish-no names
1 Beta Fish-also no name
1 Zebra Finch-Beeps

purduecg Jan 18, 2005 07:56 AM

I am so sorry Misty. I send big hugs and kind thoughts your way.

Elizabeth
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1.0 Mali Uro Archimedes
0.0.1 Egyptian Uro Zuberi Mosca Khu (Mosca)
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

uromagnus Jan 18, 2005 05:44 PM

so sorry to hear this news. i have been outta the loop this week and just now going through the posts. you tried you best and that is all we can do for our little guys.
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1 Uromastyx Macfadyeni named Magnus
(Magnus is one of Anne Rice's vampire characters)

60 tropical fish

2 African Clawed Frogs named Reef (olive) and Barnacle (albino)

4 Fiddler Crabs

- Mike
Morris Cty, NJ

Triad Jan 18, 2005 06:09 PM

Thanks, both of you.

I think I'm gonna back down from getting any saharans for awhile, maybe about another year or so, and if I do eventually get another, I'll make sure I personally drive to pick it up and take it home the same day.

But in the meantime I'm just going to spend more time with the uro, bearded and leopard gecko I already have just because I've seen how fast a loved pet can go from happy to heaven.
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2 Mali Uromastyx-Ares & Apollo
2 Bearded Dragons- Draco & Hades
1 Saharan Uromastyx-Iris
1 Leopard Gecko-Kalypso
1 Tokay Gecko-Sid Vicious
1 Tarantula-Peter Parker
1 Amazon Red Head Parrot-Pancho
1 African Gray Parrot-Keya
1 Dog-Cheeka
3 Fish-no names
1 Beta Fish-also no name
1 Zebra Finch-Beeps

pgross8245 Jan 19, 2005 08:14 AM

I haven't been on in a few days, so please accept my belated condolences. You did the best you could do for her and she was lucky to have such a caring Mom. It seems sad that these beautiful Saharans seem to have the most problems. Of all my friends who have uros, the only ones that have passed away have been the Saharans. The only ones I have lost have been Saharans. There must be something that we don't know about. An acquaintance of mine was looking into a blood parasite that was not being detected in the Saharans called microfilarie, similar to heartworm in dogs. He has since moved so I never heard any more about his findings or if they had any basis. Best of luck to you, perhaps we will know more in the future.

Pam

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