R.I.P Ronny

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I am sad to say that my beloved pet bearded dragon, Ronny has died last night from unknown causes. I have had her for several years now and she has always been healthy and active but for the last 3 days she hasn't ate, so about 11 last night I got out of bed and put my light on because I was worrying for her and I knew she wouldn't survive the night so I sprayed some water in her mouth and she didn't move. I picked her up and she was stiff as a board and her mouth was slightly open and that was the moment I cried. I miss her so much and the worst part was that she was only middle aged for a bearded dragon. This is my second bearded dragon death as my previous one died a year ago and this one has died recently, I am only left with Wilson. I miss her so much and I would do anything to bring her back.

Rest in Peace Ronny.

[Jenny]

Sorry to hear of your loss Josh . Do you have somewhere in the garden to bury her?

[Stutheant]

Sorry to hear it!

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Sept 4, 2014 16:17:20 GMT Jenny said:

Sorry to hear of your loss Josh . Do you have somewhere in the garden to bury her?

We had to put her in the bin because the cats next door would dig her up and I do not want that to happen and it is to expensive to have her buried at a pet cemetery.

[Atomfix]

Sorry to hear. Must be hard. Are you 100% completely sure that she has passed away? I've been reading some Books on my Kindle last night that Bearded Dragons can brumate (In other words Hibernate) completely shut-down in a way. Won't eat etc etc.

With a little research, I've found that you can get Insurance for them which covers all Vet fees, medication, illnesses etc. It also includes Death Insurance as well. It's like £124 per year or 12.80 Per month.

[shane]

Sorry to here about that .

My dragon only comes active when he's wanting something to eat or he's after a warm bath just to poop in

Still sorry about Roxy and keep the memory's of her.. 

[TenebrousNova]

You have my sympathies, Josh.

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Sept 4, 2014 16:29:42 GMT Atomfix said:

Sorry to hear. Must be hard. Are you 100% completely sure that she has passed away? I've been reading some Books on my Kindle last night that Bearded Dragons can brumate (In other words Hibernate) completely shut-down in a way. Won't eat etc etc.

With a little research, I've found that you can get Insurance for them which covers all Vet fees, medication, illnesses etc. It also includes Death Insurance as well. It's like £124 per year or 12.80 Per month.

We are sure she is dead because her eyes where sunk right into her head, she was as stiff as a board and Wilson, my other dragon, is still normal and they lived in the same tank. I knew about the insurance but it  is expensive and we never got round to getting any.

[Atomfix]

Sept 4, 2014 16:45:57 GMT @joshjw said:

Sept 4, 2014 16:29:42 GMT Atomfix said:

Sorry to hear. Must be hard. Are you 100% completely sure that she has passed away? I've been reading some Books on my Kindle last night that Bearded Dragons can brumate (In other words Hibernate) completely shut-down in a way. Won't eat etc etc.

With a little research, I've found that you can get Insurance for them which covers all Vet fees, medication, illnesses etc. It also includes Death Insurance as well. It's like £124 per year or 12.80 Per month.

We are sure she is dead because her eyes where sunk right into her head, she was as stiff as a board and Wilson, my other dragon, is still normal and they lived in the same tank. I knew about the insurance but it  is expensive and we never got round to getting any.

Once again, my condolences. I thought it might be worth an ask. You could always try taking it to a vet for a post-mortem. If they will do so. That way, you will know how she died.

[shane]

I hope she didn't get egg bound as its common in bearded dragons and more so as they get older 

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She did lay eggs a few months back and 3 of the eggs hatched. I think it is to late for her to lay eggs and the sand that she laid her first lot of eggs in was left in there for months so I doubt she was egg-bound, but thanks for the help in trying to find her cause of death.

[Jenny]

Sept 4, 2014 16:19:37 GMT @joshjw said:

Sept 4, 2014 16:17:20 GMT Jenny said:

Sorry to hear of your loss Josh . Do you have somewhere in the garden to bury her?

We had to put her in the bin because the cats next door would dig her up and I do not want that to happen and it is to expensive to have her buried at a pet cemetery.

I know what you mean Josh. I went out to the corner of our garden, where I had buried our persian cat. Horrified I saw a fox had dragged the cat in it's towel out of the grave I had him in 3 months later. I had to bury him twice only deeper, and I laid a paving slab over him. He hasn't been touched since.

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Sept 4, 2014 16:14:30 GMT @joshjw said:

I am sad to say that my beloved pet bearded dragon, Ronny has died last night from unknown causes. I have had her for several years now and she has always been healthy and active but for the last 3 days she hasn't ate, so about 11 last night I got out of bed and put my light on because I was worrying for her and I knew she wouldn't survive the night so I sprayed some water in her mouth and she didn't move. I picked her up and she was stiff as a board and her mouth was slightly open and that was the moment I cried. I miss her so much and the worst part was that she was only middle aged for a bearded dragon. This is my second bearded dragon death as my previous one died a year ago and this one has died recently, I am only left with Wilson. I miss her so much and I would do anything to bring her back.

Rest in Peace Roxy.

I am so sorry to hear of this sad news, especially to see that you too were very upset, Josh. 

It can be heart-breaking to lose a pet especially one you have had for some time.  Roxy was very lucky to have you as an owner as I can clearly see how much you loved her and how well you treated her.

[Miles]

I am very sorry to hear this, Josh.