RIP Betty

[Bifferwine]

My oldest snail died last night. :cry: Betty had been with me since I set up my first 55 gallon tank, nearly 10 years ago. She was about the size of a tennis ball at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by Bertha the snail, whom I'd also had in my first tank. (Bertha passed away shortly after I moved tanks last year). Both Betty and Bertha were Mexican turbos, and boy did they love to eat!

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to remember her by (I never bothered to photograph the snails), but Betty lives on as part of my plate coral, which ate her body before I saw it and fished it out. :Cheers:

 

[Dana42078]

=( Sorry for your loss. Got an excuse to get new baby snails and watch them grow old and get fat. =)

 

[Melosu58]

Sorry about your loss. I know how you feel.

 

[motorcyclereefer]

Sorry to hear but yes when the time has come and you have grieved maybe you can get some more to watch while they grow.

 

[Bifferwine]

Oh it's okay. I've not really grieving. It was a snail, you know... I'm not sure if they have "personalities" or not. ;) Just thought it was pretty amazing how long I had her!

 

[motorcyclereefer]

I was just joking. But seriously I didn't know they could live that long in our tanks.

 

[d2mini]

She was about the size of a tennis ball at the time of her death.

:shock:

PICS!!!!

 

[Bifferwine]

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures to remember her by (I never bothered to photograph the snails)

:shock:

PICS!!!!

:cry:

 

[dcantucson]

This is the saddest thread I've read in such a long. I'm so sorry for your loss Biff. :( I hope you'll be able to continue in the hobby. When my tank drained and I lost everything I know how I felt. With your loss I can only imagine. So tragic. Again my condolences.








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[Bifferwine]

This is the saddest thread I've read in such a long. I'm so sorry for your loss Biff. :( I hope you'll be able to continue in the hobby. When my tank drained and I lost everything I know how I felt. With your loss I can only imagine. So tragic. Again my condolences.

Thank you David. Your sympathy means everything to me. Honestly, it has been difficult to even get through this day. My first day without Betty. I didn't sleep a wink last night. I was thinking about her all night long. So I dragged myself into work this morning, but my boss sent me home after my bouts of hysterical crying eventually led to bouts of uncontrollable vomiting. I can't help it. That's how I mourn. Since Betty passed away, I haven't been able to eat, drink or shower. I am starting to question why I am even here, if my life is even worth it anymore. I mean, I thought I was broken up when my grandma died last year, but then Betty had to go and top that experience... Nothing matters to me anymore. I don't care about my remaining pets or Christian. I look into his eyes, and all I see is...nothing. Just blankness. Without Betty, I am truly lost and alone.

 

[dcantucson]

You just need some time, Biff. Time heals everything so it is said. I don't know however in this case if it will help, but really that's all you've got. Please for the sake of the other members on here don't do anything drastic. Just remember Betty will always be with you. Always.

 

[ErinCahir]

What a bunch of smart asses. No wonder I love this site.

 

[Bifferwine]

What a bunch of smart asses. No wonder I love this site.

Don't you dare trivialize my tragic loss!!! :shock:

 

[ErinCahir]

Omg.... I'm so sorry.

May Betty live on through in our thoughts and our prayers forever and ever amen.

Maybe you should get a tribute tattoo.

 

[SeattleDarko]

You can name things but not take their pictures? Hummm I name nothing but I have a photo of almost everything...most crabs... most snails...

 

[Bifferwine]

Omg.... I'm so sorry.

May Betty live on through in our thoughts and our prayers forever and ever amen.

Maybe you should get a tribute tattoo.

A tribute tattoo. Hmmm. What a wonderful idea. That will ensure that I never forget Betty. Thanks!

 

[Bifferwine]

You can name things but not take their pictures? Hummm I name nothing but I have a photo of almost everything...most crabs... most snails...

Out of my snails, only those two had names since they were so old and large.

 

[motorcyclereefer]

Just remember to wear black for her memory.

 

[fastrd400]

I have to second the tribute tattoo.

Tattoo Johnny Tattoo Designs

Have it placed on the back of your calf so it apears she is scooting up your leg, LOL.

I DOUBLE DOG DARE YOU!

 

[ErinCahir]

A tribute tattoo. Hmmm. What a wonderful idea. That will ensure that I never forget Betty. Thanks!

I've got a couple... not for anything important as a snail, though...