Sigh... I said good-bye to Herman yesterday.
He was part of my family for 10 years.
In college I had a thing for turtles and I so badly wanted a box turtle, but could never find one.
Nick being mister slick thought he'd get a big smooch out of me if he found me one.
Well...he found me a box turtle but he didn't get a smooch. :)
Herman had a organ prolapse and I was told there was nothing they could do.
I had to make the choice of putting him to sleep.
I was heart broken.
Nick tried his best to cheer me up by taking us to dinner and then taking me for a sweet treat.
I felt numb though.
How could I feel so numb for a turtle who only ate, slept, swam and sun bathed?
He didn't cuddle on my lap.
He didn't look happy to see me.
He was 100% the most anti-social turtle EVER.
Nick and I swore he had an anxiety disorder of some sort.
But I loved him and I miss him terribly.
Sadly, I was always fighting with his heat lamp.It was constantly blowing out the bulbs and I always had to buy new ones.
A few months ago I replaced his bulb yet once again and was happy this one hadn't gone out.
Well that was his demise.
Bulbs for reptiles have to be replaced every 5 months.
The bulb may still be good but the UV light wears out after the 5th month.
This "Super Bulb" that never died caused him rickets and messed up his shell causing internal injuries.
So if you have a reptile remember to replace your bulb.
On a cute side.
When we arrived at the restaurant after leaving Herman, Zenon looked up and told me his turtle was with Jesus.
Pretty cute....he put a little smile on my face as he reached to hold my hand.
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