R.I.P. Barbossa

[bridgofaith]

After nearly 8 months of force feeding and watering and multiple medications for the treatment of coccidia, Barbossa died this morning. It's been several years since I lost a cham and after the effort put into this one, it's especially painful. He will be missed.

 

[Miss Lily]

That is so sad. Be comforted by the fact that you did all you possibly could for him and more. You are a great 'chamelemum'! I know how hard it is to lose a precious chameleon. My thoughts are with you. Rest in peace Barbossa.

 

[hallenhe]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of poor Barbossa.

 

[jannb]

Heather, My heart goes out to you. I can only imagine how sad you are after caring for him for so long. Barbossa was such a handsome boy......may he now rest in peace. Jann

 

[HecticZ]

What a Great looking Chameleon, Sorry for your Loss.

 

[luckykarma]

Heartfelt sympathy for your loss. You did the best you could for him and he lasted much longer if this had happened to him in the wild.

 

[gwjones777]

sorry to hear, he was sure a handsome boy

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You did the best you can and he will now rest in peace

 

[beeze]

Sorry for your loss. He was one good lookin cham.

 

[bridgofaith]

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I just turned his lights off. For me, that is the hardest part. Very symbolic. I am sad but relieved that he is no longer suffering.

 

[Miss Lily]

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I just turned his lights off. For me, that is the hardest part. Very symbolic. I am sad but relieved that he is no longer suffering.

When I lost Lily the hardest part was walking past the empty cage every time I entered the room. It really does take a while to get over losing one - they are so much part of the everyday routine - you don't realise just how much until they are gone.

 

[laurie]

I am sorry you and Barbossa finally lost the battle. It is a heartbreak for me any time I lose an animal, so I know how you feel.

 

[chamer]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I have been force feeding mine for over a month now. I have had him to the Vet 2x;s etc. Do you know what was the cause of his death was?

 

[serenitystarlite]

Sorry to hear about your little guy. He was beautiful

 

[Fearaffect]

This is hard for me to.....as I sold "Barbossa" to Heather. He was a very gentle big boy that loved to be held, whenever I opened his cage and put my hand in, he'd reach for it and he never gripped hard. I know Heather did everything she could for him, sometimes they just have "something" that isnt able to be cured no matter how hard u try.
I just wish that Id have known about this b4 I had sold him AND bought him from the breeder that had him AND most likely knew of this.........

 

[ijmccollum]

I am so sorry for your loss. He looked exquisite. Grief is so difficult but needed -- my thoughts are with you.

 

[bridgofaith]

This is hard for me to.....as I sold "Barbossa" to Heather. He was a very gentle big boy that loved to be held, whenever I opened his cage and put my hand in, he'd reach for it and he never gripped hard. I know Heather did everything she could for him, sometimes they just have "something" that isnt able to be cured no matter how hard u try.
I just wish that Id have known about this b4 I had sold him AND bought him from the breeder that had him AND most likely knew of this.........

Not your fault Brye. He certaintly did love being held. Rare for a chameleon. I'm glad we both had time with him, he was a great BIG cham!

 

[Eszzie]

I'm so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace..