So for the past year and a half I have been the foster mother to my sister's red tail boa constrictor, Batina. She has been the sweetest snake every and let me tell you have been one paranoid foster momma. Anytime something seems wrong I call my sister or go to the local pet store (a locally owned place that my sister used to work at). Well for the last month or so she hasn't eaten, which is really weird but I figured it was just the bunny she didn't like or the change of weather. Lately her breathing had also been a little heavy but usually it's a bit loud any ways cause one of her nostrils is scarred over, but my sis told me to keep a look out for snot on the glass of her cage and so forth. I noticed today that she hadn't been moving around all that much but I figured she was just in a comfy spot, just about an hour ago I got a funny feeling and went in to check on her and she wasn't moving at all. She must have died early this morning. I feel so horrible, even though I was her foster mom I feel so upset right now and she was my sister's snake so I feel like I killed her. My sister loved her and was going to take her back when she got out of the Army. I kept hoping that she when I picked her up she would start moving again, but she didn't. This is one girl who is crying tonight. RIP Batina
the last picture I took of her
My sister and her pretty girl
she was such a sweet snake...I'm going to miss her
the last picture I took of her
My sister and her pretty girl
she was such a sweet snake...I'm going to miss her
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inkcollector74:
Sorry to hear about the snake, i had a similar thing happen. my mom was taking care of my great dane while i was stationed in germany and when i got home she was 50 pounds less than when i left her. come to find out she had cancer and there was nothing my mom could have done for her. she was my baby and it hurt but i didnt and couldnt be mad at my mom. bad things happen sometimes and as long as you know you did what you could you should feels bad. I had to have hannah put down due to her condition getting worst and not wanting her to suffer but she lived to be 13 years old, she was loved and thats all that mattered. In the service you know that things can happen while you are gone and its something you learn to live with and hope they dont. you did what you could and thats all that matters. again sorry to hear it.
paytenpanic:
omg , i am so sorry, i know how that feels and it feels horrible, and im sure your sister doesnt blame you, you loved and took care of it for her the best you could and im sure you were the best fill in mommy for the snake. Bad things just happen all the time but every thing happens for a reason and im sure that theres a light at the end of the tunnel for you and your sister. and id just like to mention that your are unbelievably gorgeous! and dont ever forget that!