FabSwingers.com forum: Lizard.. Killing..

By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Apologies For this Thread Not being about Swinging etc..

But we need some Help.. Please.. x

We Have a Little GECKO Lizard That Needs Putting out of her Misery..

Its about 15 years old now and its had a good life - but recently had a little stroke or something.. (no pun intended)

And she is just not right anymore..

She wont open her eyes and head twisted sideways and no longer eating etc..

Spoke to a few Reptile Shops and vets and specialists etc and none will put her Down because of the drugs involved with putting them down Now being banned ??

Most people "off-record" and every other Forum or youtube etc.. just says the exact same - Smash it or Bang it over the Head.. !!!

I would chap-it-over-the head if it wasnt such a long-term pet but not got the Heart to do it and as such the poor mite suffers in the meantime..

What would You Do... serious question.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe ask someone you know to bang it over the head

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

Take it to a vet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

a vet will do the necessary, and it will be done in a humane way, anything else seems barbaric.

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By *cottishsexgoddessWoman
over a year ago

Glenrothes

We recently had to have a Chinese Water Dragon put to sleep. Are you telling me that the vet didn't do it humanely?

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I don't think I could... I'd be too scared of getting it wrong and putting the poor thing in even more pain.

- Amy. x

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"We recently had to have a Chinese Water Dragon put to sleep. Are you telling me that the vet didn't do it humanely? "

Im Struggling to find a vet who will put her to sleep.. honestly i have Phoned and googled searched loads of them..

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Large Lizards are OK.. but because of the Small-Doses needed for a small Lizard.. They just wont do it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The RSPCA and also PDSA will help, the secret is to actually turn up at the local vet, its easy to say no on the phone.

Alternatively find a forum for lizard owners and ask advice there.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I just googled "human killing small lizard" and there were a lot of options to choose from.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

humane killing...sorry

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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago

Everywhere and nowhere baby

Awwww poor thing. Any vet with an ounce of humanity would do it humanely. How can they expect you to do it? I have a snake, and to 'put it to sleep' they say to cool it in fridge first then freeze it. But I couldn't do that!!!

Just turn up at vets with it. Hope you find some vet with common sense. Just cos its a lizard don't mean you haven't got feelings for it.

Good luck xxx

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"Awwww poor thing. Any vet with an ounce of humanity would do it humanely. How can they expect you to do it? I have a snake, and to 'put it to sleep' they say to cool it in fridge first then freeze it. But I couldn't do that!!!

Just turn up at vets with it. Hope you find some vet with common sense. Just cos its a lizard don't mean you haven't got feelings for it.

Good luck xxx"

We Have Tried about Five localish Vets and None of them would have anything to do with it.. said they couldnt help or even give Treatment/Medication or even a simple - Put to sleep..

one person from the a Popular Reptile Website - Suggested putting her inside a small airtight container.. until she went to Sleep..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My advice would be to contact your nearest zoo who will have a specialist vet or gas chamber for euthanisation

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice would be to contact your nearest zoo who will have a specialist vet or gas chamber for euthanisation

great sound advice miss Doolittle x

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"My advice would be to contact your nearest zoo who will have a specialist vet or gas chamber for euthanisation

Thanks.. we cant even find a vet or even a Shop that sells Reptiles who would do this..

We did think the big zoo in Edinburgh but wasnt sure if they would want to provide such a reptile killing service..

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By *ammyjayneWoman
over a year ago

hull

Zoo may know someone. By sounds if it little mite might pass naturally over night anyway. Are you sure still alive.

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

"Zoo may know someone. By sounds if it little mite might pass naturally over night anyway. Are you sure still alive."

Yeah she still alive and iv kinda been Nursing her for Months.. and not quite but almost forcing food down her gob..

We know Her Days are Numbered and Her Tail has now got quite Thin..

She dont appear to be in pain but just seems to be dying slowly..

We Kinda Hope That She Would just Die.. sad i know but thats how we feel.. sorry

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By *ammyjayneWoman
over a year ago

hull

Bless. It must be heatbreaking. Totally understand problem you're facing finding a vet to help. 15 years is a long time to be blessed with any pet.

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

Gas oven,10 mins,don't light.

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

When she won't swallow food and is weaker, just leave the food and let her digest what is in her stomach, but give her regular drops of water and let her fade comfortably. I had a really old rattie but he felt safe and he wound down when he was ready. Painful for you to watch but dignified and comfortable for her. And you will feel better afterwards for the care you took of her throughout.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"When she won't swallow food and is weaker, just leave the food and let her digest what is in her stomach, but give her regular drops of water and let her fade comfortably. I had a really old rattie but he felt safe and he wound down when he was ready. Painful for you to watch but dignified and comfortable for her. And you will feel better afterwards for the care you took of her throughout."

This!

Excellent advice. X

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By *cottishsexgoddessWoman
over a year ago

Glenrothes

"My advice would be to contact your nearest zoo who will have a specialist vet or gas chamber for euthanisation

Thanks.. we cant even find a vet or even a Shop that sells Reptiles who would do this..

We did think the big zoo in Edinburgh but wasnt sure if they would want to provide such a reptile killing service..

I don't think the Zoo has a reptile section any more. There are reptile shops in Fife, one in Dunfermline and one in Inverkeithing as far as I recollect. My daughter has various reptiles! Our local Vet does do reptile treatment too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aww this is really sad and always tough to see a long term pet suffer

Hitting it with a hammer etc is out of the question in my mind just couldnt do it, would agree with above and let her fade comfortably ??

However if you feel you want to ease the pain perhaps get some cling film and wrap her up gently in it ?? Thsi way she will be straved of oxygen and drift of to sleep, you can then bury her etc knowing you sent her of nicely ??

May not be to your taste but just a suggestion if you want to ease the pain xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could always gas the poor little bugger. Soak some cotton wool in bleach place it in the vivarium and then add a couple of drops of non bleach toilet cleaner to it and close the lid. It creates chlorine gas so only do this in a well ventilated area and don't breathe it in yourself either.

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By *uthTVDerbysTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

Slightly off topic. But I read that of all people, George O'Dowd (Boy George) had to get rid of his lizard and will be getting another.

Apparently, it kept biting people and was extremely aggressive.

So he's buying a calmer chameleon.

Groan.....

Carry on...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh dear my son has a beardie and we have all become attatched to him here i could never imagine banging him on the head or watching him suffer....a vet should do whats right and its wtong of them to refuse because of its size....i hope you find someone to help her.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Put him into a small container and pop him into the freezer.

Apparently its painless as he quickly shuts down due to the cold, and of course doesnt warm up again if you leave him long enough.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"Put him into a small container and pop him into the freezer.

Apparently its painless as he quickly shuts down due to the cold, and of course doesnt warm up again if you leave him long enough.

I was thinking about this last night as don't you do something similar with other reptiles to put them into hibernation? Obviously with that it's not such a low temperature but I would've thought that if you put her in the freezer she would simply go to sleep before she died... Could be kinder than starving, suffocation or blunt trauma... x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I'd be inclined to take it to a vet and ask him to euthanize it in the correct manner. Granted it will cost you a few quid, but at least you'll know that the animal has been put to rest in the most humane way possible

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Has to be a vet x

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

I'd try the vet - and if they said no, I'd try another. I can't comprehend ANY vet who'd said no to humane euthanasia based on the size of the animal ... our vet put our gerbil to sleep humanely and you can't get much smaller than that.

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

"I was thinking about this last night as don't you do something similar with other reptiles to put them into hibernation? Obviously with that it's not such a low temperature but I would've thought that if you put her in the freezer she would simply go to sleep before she died... Could be kinder than starving, suffocation or blunt trauma... x"

Scratch that, I've just read up on it, apparently it has to go into the fridge first but I'd harrass your vet again first before you research that and say that you feel it is irresponsible to let an animal die slowly and painfully. I still would've thought that if they refuse to euthanise her humanely, they would at least be able to advise you on the best course of action. x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe RSPCA as they will look at it as a human call ..... not you not looking after it but need there help.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you know any welders ask to borrow some nitrogen. It is the main constituent of air but without the oxygen will not support life.

It is a painless and easy way for humans to end life with no gag reflex that you get with other gases as the body is used to inhaling it, so I would assume it would be the same for other animals.

Maybe ask a vets advice on using it as a painless way to end it's life.

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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago

Everywhere and nowhere baby

"Slightly off topic. But I read that of all people, George O'Dowd (Boy George) had to get rid of his lizard and will be getting another.

Apparently, it kept biting people and was extremely aggressive.

So he's buying a calmer chameleon.

Groan.....

Oh dear...

Carry on...

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By *ucsparkMan
over a year ago

dudley

"Maybe ask someone you know to bang it over the head

A true friend would, done a few chickens and a rabbit for friends. Before I get slapped down, I love animals and really dislike them suffering

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

I can't believe a vet wouldn't help. Surely you can't treat animals the way that has been suggested on this thread.

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Thank You - For All Your Comments and Messages and Suggestions..

We asked local vets gallore until we was blue in the face and ears from phone calls..

Turns out - we Found A "PETS-AT-HOME" Branch that was willing to do it..

Couldnt Believe it when a Chain-Store agreed to Put our Lizard out of its Misery..

And Many So Called - Local Vets - would not touch it.. !!!

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By *urvywelshCouple
over a year ago

Everywhere and nowhere baby

At least it's at peace now. RIP little lizard.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"Thank You - For All Your Comments and Messages and Suggestions..

We asked local vets gallore until we was blue in the face and ears from phone calls..

Turns out - we Found A "PETS-AT-HOME" Branch that was willing to do it..

Couldnt Believe it when a Chain-Store agreed to Put our Lizard out of its Misery..

And Many So Called - Local Vets - would not touch it.. !!!

Glad the little fella's at peace. X

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

RIP little lizard!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So pleased you managed to sort it ...

Rip little lizard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bless the little beastie.

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Thank You All xxx

15 years.. Never ever expected the little Mite to Actually Live that Long.. We glad its had a good innings..

Thanks again everyone x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would be interested to hear how the Pet shop intend to do it.

Sharp axe behind its head would be my method.

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Does the Pets at Home have a vets within it as I know a lot do now.

Or maybe they have a despatch method for if their own lizards need to be put down.

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By *icked weasel OP Couple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Would be interested to hear how the Pet shop intend to do it.

Sharp axe behind its head would be my method. "

Nice.. but you have obviously not done your research...

Most Lizards Brains will remain Active for up to 3 or 4 Hours after total Decapitation..

How would you fancy you little friend of fifteen years looking at you for the next few hours.. and it minus a body !!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Using a car exhaust carbon monoxide into a plastic bag with a vented section allowing the gas is humane it will just pass out

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