I am devastated.
There was no warning. Nothing.
Well, alert, eating, yesterday. Ok this morning.
I came home from work and my gorgeous blotchie Bliss had died.
I had her for 8 years. She had personality.
She is buried in the garden where she used to hunt for snails.
Bliss has died
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Lauriek
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Bliss has died
Laurie & A Band O' Blotchies - Bliss (RIP). Barnum the Old Blotchie. Binti, the rescued Blotchie. The Shingles - Solomon & Sheba (Miss Houdini)
Be humble, because you are made of the Earth. Be noble, because you are made of the Stars. - Serbian proverb.
Be humble, because you are made of the Earth. Be noble, because you are made of the Stars. - Serbian proverb.
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Scotts1au
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Re: Bliss has died
Sorry to read that. Bliss was a star of this site. 
If you wait, all that happens is that you get older. M. Andretti
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Lauriek
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Re: Bliss has died
Thanks Scott. It was such a shock.
I'm going over everything of course and wondering if there was something I didn't pick up on.
I'm going over everything of course and wondering if there was something I didn't pick up on.
Laurie & A Band O' Blotchies - Bliss (RIP). Barnum the Old Blotchie. Binti, the rescued Blotchie. The Shingles - Solomon & Sheba (Miss Houdini)
Be humble, because you are made of the Earth. Be noble, because you are made of the Stars. - Serbian proverb.
Be humble, because you are made of the Earth. Be noble, because you are made of the Stars. - Serbian proverb.
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Dakota
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Re: Bliss has died
Sorry to hear about that — my condolences. I had a similar occurrence recently.
"The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man." — Charles Darwin
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El Lobo
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Re: Bliss has died
I'm so sorry Laurie, she may have fallen short on quantity but you filled her life with quality.
There are not many worse feelings than to come home to a pet who has died during your absence.
There are not many worse feelings than to come home to a pet who has died during your absence.
There are 10 kinds of people in the world; those who understand binary and those who do not.
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aaronhouts
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Re: Bliss has died
So sorry to hear that!
8 years isn't too short though. I know it's not what's expected.
Sounds like you were a great owner.
Good on you and condolences.
8 years isn't too short though. I know it's not what's expected.
Sounds like you were a great owner.
Good on you and condolences.
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alichamp
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Re: Bliss has died
Oh I'm so sorry. That really, just sucks. Bliss sounds awesome.
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Richard.C
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Re: Bliss has died
Sorry for your loss laurie
Bliss was a lovely blotchie,om not even going to guess at what the cause could have been,its odd when they do so well for years,are fine the day before and u happen to find them passed away for no apparent reason
Bliss was a lovely blotchie,om not even going to guess at what the cause could have been,its odd when they do so well for years,are fine the day before and u happen to find them passed away for no apparent reason
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Susann
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Re: Bliss has died
So sorry to hear it; my heart goes out to you.
Reptiles can be masters at hiding what's going on, and I know it can be hard to not beat oneself up wondering what you missed, but I'm telling you, sometimes there just aren't any signs to be seen or noticed.
Just know that you gave him an excellent life where he was loved and respected.
Reptiles can be masters at hiding what's going on, and I know it can be hard to not beat oneself up wondering what you missed, but I'm telling you, sometimes there just aren't any signs to be seen or noticed.
Just know that you gave him an excellent life where he was loved and respected.
Breeder and keeper of Meraukes from 2010 to 2022.
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Alioop
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Re: Bliss has died
Oh Laurie I'm SO sorry! Bliss was such a cool skink. I lost one of mine last year in a similar way- no warning, just there one day and gone the next. It was awful.
Give the other skink kids a kiss for me!
I lost one of mine last year in a similar way- no warning, just there one day and gone the next. It was awful. Give the other skink kids a kiss for me!
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
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Snowysmom
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Re: Bliss has died
Oh no. I am so sorry for your loss. Bliss was a beauty. I can't even imagine losing mine. My heart goes out to you. 
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Lauriek
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Re: Bliss has died
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.
I still burst into tears when I think of her.
I still burst into tears when I think of her.
Laurie & A Band O' Blotchies - Bliss (RIP). Barnum the Old Blotchie. Binti, the rescued Blotchie. The Shingles - Solomon & Sheba (Miss Houdini)
Be humble, because you are made of the Earth. Be noble, because you are made of the Stars. - Serbian proverb.
Be humble, because you are made of the Earth. Be noble, because you are made of the Stars. - Serbian proverb.
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splashy07
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Re: Bliss has died
Laurie I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you. I have been away for a while because of a death in the family. The loss of a treasured pet can be just as devastating. My prayers are with you, rest in peace, Bliss.
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