suddenly sick leo--help! - Page 2

11-15-2005, 11:30 AM

thank you all for your kind words.

i can't imagine that it was anything to do with the mealworms--all my other geckos ate the same worms and all are fine (so far).

the black and bruised areas did make me wonder if there was some internal bleeding and/or organ rupturing. couldn't have been eggs as this was definitely a male.

in a way i am glad it was fast, at least that way he didn't have to suffer through too much. :/

i am going to call around and try to find a vet that will do a necropsy on him. at least that way i will have some answers and can perhaps share insight to others that may experience something similar.

rest in peace little one.

11-15-2005, 12:10 PM

I am so very sorry this has happened. What a tragedy.

11-15-2005, 01:24 PM

That is so sad, and I too am very sorry for your loss Emily. Sometimes these things happen, for reasons seemingly unknown.

11-15-2005, 01:43 PM

Emily,

I am so sorry for your loss. He liked like a little sweety. Hope you find out what happened. Take Care!

11-15-2005, 01:44 PM

I missed this thread when it started up, but I just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss. Reptiles in general are masters at hiding illness... and sometimes there just isn't anything you can do. Find comfort in knowing that you gave him a great home and that you tried your hardest to help him.
:hugs
Tania

11-15-2005, 03:22 PM

im so sorry. i dont really know what to say. i had something like this happen once about 1 year ago. good to know your gonna get to the bottom of it and find out what it is. so no mysteries here. once again, sorry for your lose

11-15-2005, 03:35 PM

Very sorry, its always sad loosing a leo..especially one you raised from birth.Please let us know what the cause of death was.

11-15-2005, 04:12 PM

thanks all for the kind words.

i took him to a vet who will perform the necropsy and let me know the results. i am anxious to hear them, hopefully i will get some word back today. i'm gonna miss this little guy. he was my best male from this season.

11-15-2005, 04:20 PM

I remember his picture from your website; I kept going back to your site just to see him - I was just awestruck from the first time I saw the little guy.

What a terrible loss, I am so sorry this happened...

11-15-2005, 07:59 PM

So sorry for your loss...and sad to hear there wasn't anything you could do to help him =(

He looked like a wonderful little guy...

Let us know what mysteriously took away your little one...


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