Shaun78":i2zf5bex said:I know where you are coming from. When Mr. Pickles died (my 1st rescue dragon) I was crushed and blamed myself. I found out later he was much older than I was told but still I completely blamed myself. I wanted anther dragon but was scared that I would kill another one. I just finally had to let it go that life happens and I went back to the rescue and got myself another dragon.
So what I would suggest to you is if you want to raise another dragon than let the past go and got adopt one. Learn from the past but don't let it overwhelm you. Like I said life happens. Go give another dragon the best home and life you can.
KarrieRee":19uw23qm said:The dragon your getting is a year and a half -- why is the person getting rid of him? Does he have health issues that you know of? people adopt dragons all the time and its nice to know if there are underlying circumstances so your a head of the game --- what size tank do your have? I am asking because you ordered a 18" fixture- that is going to need to go into the tank for sure as its a T 8 - please let us know the brand and bulb --- you want a Reptisun bulb
Karrie
KarrieRee":203ffxir said:The dragon your getting is a year and a half -- why is the person getting rid of him? Does he have health issues that you know of? people adopt dragons all the time and its nice to know if there are underlying circumstances so your a head of the game --- what size tank do your have? I am asking because you ordered a 18" fixture- that is going to need to go into the tank for sure as its a T 8 - please let us know the brand and bulb --- you want a Reptisun bulb
Karrie
saraho":38shmrqr said:I wouldn't think of adopting this new boy as replacing Bee. I'm also a cat owner and I've lost 3 in my adult life. There always seemed to be a situation where another one needed me after I lost one. When Tigger died, the vet needed to find a home for Bloo. When Oreo died, I rescued Stitch from the neighbor's built-in grill station (a hollow column). And when Bloo died, Domino grabbed me at the pet store and wouldn't let go. All of my boys are individuals and they have helped ease my whole family's sense of loss. I'm glad I have been able to provide a good home for them.
The point of my long story is that this new boy will be completely different from Bee, you'll develop a new and different bond, and you'll be giving him a wonderful life. Let him help ease your sadness.
loljelloclowdz":3n9a6bmk said:As someone who has grown up all my life surrounded by pets, it’s not replacing them. It’s pursuing your passion of loving animals. I’ve always had a new pet coming in within a few months of losing one as my house feels empty when there’s not the usual number of paws or fins or wings around. They know we love them. Let me find a meme I saw a few days ago about this situation.
AHBD":15bmtunj said:Hi there, just wanted to chime in to make sure you have checked the Zilla fixture to see if it has a plastic cover. If so you have to remove it or it will block all the uvb.
RachaelAnn":2v1rcfxg said:People often feel guilty after losing a beloved companion. Be it a cat, dog, bird, or in this case, a dragon. The idea of getting another one is painful, and often people feel guilty as if they're looking for a replacement. But that's simply not the case. You have a special love for said creature, and want them in your life. You can never replace those you lost, but can invite those you haven't met into your life. When I lost one of my rats, I felt like a murderer. I blamed myself for months and cried every day. But I had to pick myself up because I had others to take care of. They got me through, and I'm doing ok now and know that he died of old age, and it wasn't something that I had control over.
Live and love. That's all you can do.
And as long as they're alive in your mind, then they're never really gone.
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