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First off thank you all so much for the support and kind words, it has been very comforting through this whole process.
I am sad to say that despite mine, Bacardi's and the vet’s best efforts, Bacardi was put down today. It became unbearable to watch is slow decline and the vet agreed that his time had come, there was nothing more that could be done. All I have now of my little buddy are some pictures and memories.
Bacardi arrived on the heels of an early March snow storm (in the mountains of San Diego we do get snow). I left my place at 5am to make it to make it to my mom’s were Bacardi was to be delivered. 10 am arrived and the UPS guy showed up with a live animal box with a nervous smile, he had seen many of these boxes arrive to the house. Eagerly I opened the box not wanting to wait another second. I had already fallen in love with this lizard. He had been posted on Kingsnake as one of Ben Siegels stand outs. I called up to ask about him and was told pictures do not do him justice, upon opening the box I would have to agree. There in the shipping bag was a fat little green body red head lizard. First thing he did was bite my finger. I let him soak a bit and then it was back to my place to get him into his new cage.
Bacardi adjusted well to his new home, eating the first night and falling asleep in the pool. I was pleasantly surprised by his tameness, not hitting the glass every time I walked by, although there was a little huffing and puffing. Taking him out turned out to be the hard part, often leaving my arms scratched up. Once out he enjoyed exploring my hat, shoulder and down the shirt (ow did that hurt!) soon he was off exploring the bed and before I knew it he was exploring my whole studio.
When he arrived he was just 14 inches long, by fall when I moved he was over two feet and still growing.
Bacardi would turn out to be one of the best pets I ever had. His mellow disposition and lay back attitude allowed him roam with my tegus and tolerate the dogs. He loved to spend time on my shoulder and would wait by the door of his cage each morning. I would take him out and let him bask in the morning sun.
Right now it hurts like no other, knowing that I will never see my Bacardi again. Here are some pictures to remember the good times I had with him.
I am sad to say that despite mine, Bacardi's and the vet’s best efforts, Bacardi was put down today. It became unbearable to watch is slow decline and the vet agreed that his time had come, there was nothing more that could be done. All I have now of my little buddy are some pictures and memories.
Bacardi arrived on the heels of an early March snow storm (in the mountains of San Diego we do get snow). I left my place at 5am to make it to make it to my mom’s were Bacardi was to be delivered. 10 am arrived and the UPS guy showed up with a live animal box with a nervous smile, he had seen many of these boxes arrive to the house. Eagerly I opened the box not wanting to wait another second. I had already fallen in love with this lizard. He had been posted on Kingsnake as one of Ben Siegels stand outs. I called up to ask about him and was told pictures do not do him justice, upon opening the box I would have to agree. There in the shipping bag was a fat little green body red head lizard. First thing he did was bite my finger. I let him soak a bit and then it was back to my place to get him into his new cage.
Bacardi adjusted well to his new home, eating the first night and falling asleep in the pool. I was pleasantly surprised by his tameness, not hitting the glass every time I walked by, although there was a little huffing and puffing. Taking him out turned out to be the hard part, often leaving my arms scratched up. Once out he enjoyed exploring my hat, shoulder and down the shirt (ow did that hurt!) soon he was off exploring the bed and before I knew it he was exploring my whole studio.
When he arrived he was just 14 inches long, by fall when I moved he was over two feet and still growing.
Bacardi would turn out to be one of the best pets I ever had. His mellow disposition and lay back attitude allowed him roam with my tegus and tolerate the dogs. He loved to spend time on my shoulder and would wait by the door of his cage each morning. I would take him out and let him bask in the morning sun.
Right now it hurts like no other, knowing that I will never see my Bacardi again. Here are some pictures to remember the good times I had with him.
Barcardi was an amazing lizard and such an inspiration. I can only hope to one day have a lizard even half as awesome as Bacardi was. I wish you and yours the best in this rough time.
