Sorry to hear of your loss. Its sad when that happens, probably had a respitory infection, but sometimes its hard to tell and you don't catch it soon enough. I noticed your post on the front page because of the boa constrictor, and I have pet snakes. It's going to be hard to get over, and you will have your memories. I hope you and your sister can move on. Sorry for the loss.
I'm pretty sure it was a respiratory infection which just makes me feel like I completely failed Batina and should have realized it. She's always been a loud breather and there wasn't any snot on the glass...ugh...this sucks
Well, like I said, sometimes it is really hard to identify the exact problem, and respiratory infections come in all shapes and sizes. On the back end it could have been a parasite or something else, sometimes you truly don't know what it may have been....partially digested meal...impaction depending on the substrate. It's hard to call, and it sucks, especially since you got attached and she was your sisters. I'm sorry, there's no quick fix to this scenario or I would send along the secret. You have had her for a long time so I can't say that you failed her, you fed her, kept her warm, and gave her a home.
You did a fantastic job with Batina and cared for her just as much as, maybe more so than, your sister. I agree with Carment4, you did what you could. It's pretty darn hard to identify problems before they become huge. The last part of Carment's comment is the most important; you didn't fail her. My thoughts are with you.
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.
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!
