Goodbye to Turk

GarterGuy · 02-27-2007, 10:26 AM

Well this hasn't been a great year so far for pets. Today Turk, my OregonRedsided Garter snake died (He's the snake in my Avatar). I don't know how old he was, I bought him at Hamburg at adult size. He was in horrible condition when I bought him....really skinny and not very healthy, but he came around really well and the last three and a half years I had him I think were good years for him. I do think he was starting to show his age, his colour was fading a bit and his appetite kind of dropped off from what it was. He was my first gartersnake that I had since my Manitoba Redsided I had gotten as my first snake when I was ten. He was a beautiful snake and I'll really miss seeing him.
Roy

PS...The pic is only from a couple days ago....he usually never would sit still for a good pic, so I'm glad I got this last one of him.

Gijs & Sabine · 02-27-2007, 10:36 AM

I'm really sorry to hear that, Roy

I know what it is to lose your first garter. You must remember the good years that you gave him and the joy he gave you.

Take care, Sabine

Stefan-A · 02-27-2007, 10:42 AM

RIP, Turk.

Snaky · 02-27-2007, 10:51 AM

Always said to hear

adamanteus · 02-27-2007, 11:43 AM

Roy, so sorry to hear about Turk. Long may he continue to star as your avatar.

James.

drache · 02-27-2007, 11:53 AM

So sorry for your loss, Roy.
May Turk be happy wherever he goes.
Rhea

Cazador · 02-27-2007, 12:13 PM

Sorry to hear about Turk, Roy. He looked like a very old man, but he gave us all a lot of pleasure through your pictures. Best wishes,

Rick

krystalirelan@southslope. · 02-27-2007, 01:32 PM

Sorry for the loss of Turk. Be comforted in knowing you gave him a good life.

Elliot · 02-27-2007, 05:54 PM

At least you helped him out and gave him over 3 good years.

Nataseya · 02-27-2007, 08:09 PM

Sorry to hear about the loss of your snake Turk. May the Gods watch over his spirit until the two of you meet in the summerland.

Shane

(Hope you don't mind: I made a donation "In Memory of Turk" to the M.A.R.S. Preservation Fund.)

02-27-2007, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,356	Goodbye to Turk Well this hasn't been a great year so far for pets. Today Turk, my OregonRedsided Garter snake died (He's the snake in my Avatar). I don't know how old he was, I bought him at Hamburg at adult size. He was in horrible condition when I bought him....really skinny and not very healthy, but he came around really well and the last three and a half years I had him I think were good years for him. I do think he was starting to show his age, his colour was fading a bit and his appetite kind of dropped off from what it was. He was my first gartersnake that I had since my Manitoba Redsided I had gotten as my first snake when I was ten. He was a beautiful snake and I'll really miss seeing him. Roy PS...The pic is only from a couple days ago....he usually never would sit still for a good pic, so I'm glad I got this last one of him. __________________ *Roy* 1.1 T.s.pickeringi 0.1 T.s.concinnus 0.0.2 T.s.pallidulus

02-27-2007, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gijs & Sabine "Preparing For Fourth shed" Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kudelstaart Posts: 736	Re: Goodbye to Turk I'm really sorry to hear that, Roy I know what it is to lose your first garter. You must remember the good years that you gave him and the joy he gave you. Take care, Sabine

02-27-2007, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,372	Re: Goodbye to Turk RIP, Turk.

02-27-2007, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Snaky Truieneer, e ras apoat Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,814	Re: Goodbye to Turk Always said to hear

02-27-2007, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
adamanteus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cheshire. (Near Manchester). Posts: 9,045	Re: Goodbye to Turk Roy, so sorry to hear about Turk. Long may he continue to star as your avatar. James.

02-27-2007, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,837	Re: Goodbye to Turk So sorry for your loss, Roy. May Turk be happy wherever he goes. Rhea

02-27-2007, 12:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: Goodbye to Turk Sorry to hear about Turk, Roy. He looked like a very old man, but he gave us all a lot of pleasure through your pictures. Best wishes, Rick

02-27-2007, 01:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
krystalirelan@southslope. "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 96	Re: Goodbye to Turk Sorry for the loss of Turk. Be comforted in knowing you gave him a good life. __________________ Krystal

02-27-2007, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elliot "PM Boots For Custom Title" Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Missouri City, TX Posts: 1,159	Re: Goodbye to Turk At least you helped him out and gave him over 3 good years. __________________ 1.1.1! T.p.orarius Gulf Coast Ribbon 1.0 T.e.vagrans Wandering Garter 0.0.1 T.s.pallidulus Maritime Garter Shine on you crazy diamond

02-27-2007, 08:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nataseya Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 7	Re: Goodbye to Turk Sorry to hear about the loss of your snake Turk. May the Gods watch over his spirit until the two of you meet in the summerland. Shane (Hope you don't mind: I made a donation "In Memory of Turk" to the M.A.R.S. Preservation Fund.)

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