tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524957856317328371.post3163186509001240141..comments2023-10-23T14:30:31.557-07:00Comments on Dum Vivimus, Vivamus: Mangia, Mangiagreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10282685892329599436noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524957856317328371.post-30278208541604925582012-04-15T09:14:17.020-07:002012-04-15T09:14:17.020-07:00What I would like to teach my daughters is that in...What I would like to teach my daughters is that in life, you have to evaluate what's in The Pot before you tap it, or fold. <br /><br />You are the 3rd/4th owner for a corn snake that could be anywhere from 6-10 years old, so could have anywhere from 5 years to 6 months left. <br /><br />New baby corn snakes cost $40...a vet visit would not cost less than $200, IF I can find a vet that is willing to look at a snake. <br /><br />My responsibilty is trying to feed this snake...to that end, I will keep spending money. She gets one more frozen mouse attempt today, and after that, I will try live food. So far, she is showing no health effects from not eating...she has no sores, and her eyes are still clear, and she is not visibilly thinner than she has ever been. <br /><br />If she goes another few weeks and begins showing health effects, then my responsibilty would be ensuring she does not suffer. This is no different of a decision that someone needs to make when they find out that their beloved cat or dog has cancer...do you pay $800-$1000 to save your pet for another few years, or make sure it goes out peacefully?greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282685892329599436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2524957856317328371.post-40476864725694900792012-04-15T06:45:38.412-07:002012-04-15T06:45:38.412-07:00Even if she was free, she's still your respons...Even if she was free, she's still your responsibility.<br />Is that what you want to teach your daughters- <i>It's only an animal, we can always get another...</i>KurtPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12205267944616413162noreply@blogger.com