Giant and IBD

by SerpentGoddess
Mar 18, 2003 7:55 PM · 4746 views · 41.2 k · 863 x 600

Keywords: snake boa python girl babe serpent ibd memorial

On March 4th, 2003, Giant, my best friend and teacher, passed away from IBD. He didn't have any of the usual symptoms associated with this disease. He had stopped eating for 3 months, which was not unusual for him during the winter, as he was a breeder prior to us coming together. In his last week, his belly started to bloat. I took him in for tests, and he died on his 3rd night in the hospital. To everyones bewilderment, he didn't get the 'twisties' or any other neurological discomforts, and he was strong and playful up until his last week. Hopefully he suffered little.The autopsy confirmed that IBD was definately the cause of his demise. Beware- this disease is mutating. Had I not been so distraught, I would have donated his organs to Elliot Jacobson at UFL, Head of IBD research, as I'm sure Giant would have wanted, but it was too late by the time I realized this. I'm terribly sorry that I overlooked this.
-May He Rest In Peace, My Beloved, Precious, Giant. I Will Always Love You.-

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Comments (12)

Lizard

Mar 19, 2003 12:53 AM

Rating: 5/5

SG~I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Giant. I know how animals can become your best friend, and how hard it is to lose them. IBD is a horrible killer, as was exemplified here. It is a subtle beast and some sort of a cure needs to be found. I am very sorry to hear of your loss, but I hope another companion slithers into your life soon!!

SerpentGoddess

Mar 19, 2003 7:02 PM

http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/sacs/wildlife/resear.html

Elliot Jacobson has given me this url to post. If you have a snake with IBD, Please consider donating your pets diseased organs to help find a cure.
Again, I'm sorry I was too late.

SerpentGoddess

Mar 19, 2003 10:41 PM

Thank-you for being so kind "Lizard" --:):):) Triple Love - I'm SOOOO TIRED of hearing that he was just a snake!!!!!!!
He was my LOVE :)
You're a special man - you see the Magick.

BFChris

Mar 20, 2003 8:43 PM

Rating: 5/5

Hi Serpentgoddess,

Barefoot Chris here. I too am sorry to hear of the passing of such an important creature in your life. I'm sure it is a very difficult loss to deal with, especially given the circumstances. I wish you and Giant (wherever he may be) all the best.

Lizard

Apr 3, 2003 12:29 AM

Rating: 5/5

SG~I too am glad some one understands the Magick. I have a very extensive collection of reptiles, and I know that if I lost some of them I would(will) be devasted. For whatever reason there are just those animals you get attached to, unfortunately you lost your's. I truly hope you find another friend soon. I hate when people say...just replace it. You cannot do that with some animals. Giant will never be replaced, but I hope his memory inspires you to press on. Good luck SG!!

Califia

Jan 3, 2004 7:41 PM

Rating: 5/5

that's sad.If Draco ever passed away, I said I would make a belt out of his skin, so as to always have him with me. but, I guess that's a bad idea. I can't believe anyone would say "it's just a snake" I'm really attached to Draco. He's my pal.

DRACO_Dragon

Jan 4, 2004 2:32 AM

I am also very sorry of your loss. I believe I also had a Snake pass of this illness, and it was a blow to me that even now, 7 + years later, hurts me. I had the Boa cremated and still have her urn on my computer desk. Be strong! I gave up the hobby with her passing... It was almost the same with Baby, took her to the vet, did the whole rundown of tests, etc, then I get that call that she passed.

royal_python

Mar 13, 2004 1:27 PM

Rating: 5/5

Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
(sorry to hear of ur loss)

riiotgrrl

Mar 13, 2004 8:09 PM

Wow. Royal's post was beautiful and o so true. My snakes are all my friends. They are my kids. I am very sorry for your loss and i hope that you will find a new friend soon. My passed compainions still visit in my dreams from time to time. MAybe to reassure me that they are still with me. I am sure Giant will be with you, and will stay with you until you both meet across the rainbow bridge.

LordThanatos

Jul 8, 2004 5:02 AM

Rating: 5/5

Really cool to hear some people are so attached to their snakes and other reptiles...

Same goes for me and my animals... I've got Jim (Surinam BCC) for over 4 years now, would hate to lose him or my other animals... I also lost a boa once... It truly sucks...

nevermind

Jul 9, 2004 4:45 PM

whats ibd ?

nevermind

Jul 9, 2004 5:06 PM

i found out what it is

Giant and IBD

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