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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 26, 2004 13:06:14 GMT -8
36" would be fine. Even if they're to long they can lay across the top. The middle of the bulb is where the highest UVB emissions is anyway.
When you ship the pedialyte...and the post office asks if there is anything biological or organic or anything along those lines, just make sure to tell him "No". They will not ship it across the border. They do not open the box to make sure.
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 26, 2004 13:11:17 GMT -8
Everyone should be back here soon, so I'll talk with Grandmaster and see what he's going to get - and I'll post back here as soon as I know, so you'll know about the fixture.
Thanks for the advice! I wouldn't have known!
~Nan
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Post by zeke101 on Sept 26, 2004 13:53:32 GMT -8
I just talked to my sister, and she got mad.. She's putting Zeke down.. He's suffering.. I'll make his time here as happy as i can.. She got mad that i was on a message board.. and she thinks i was telling all of you we were poor.. sorry guys.. i tried.. -Melissa & Zeke-
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 26, 2004 14:08:42 GMT -8
Grrrr...your sister has just put me over the top mad! He can still be saved!
You did do your best Melissa! You really did. If you ever choose to get one of your own, you know where to come. I have a lot of respect for what you tried to do and think one day you will make a great ig slave.
Be well Melissa...and if your sister changes her mind...we will send you what you need for his care. I don't think and never did think your family was poor. What I do think is that your dad and sister do not have the same high regard for life that you do.
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 26, 2004 14:40:28 GMT -8
I agree with Prism! I just cannot believe your sister and Dad. Why is it your sister will shell out the money to euthanize Zeke (we paid $73.45 to put Iggy down Friday), but she won't give YOU that same amount of money to put towards what you need for Zeke? It doesn't make any sense I feel so badly for you Melissa, you have tried soooooo hard! You have done an excellent job helping Zeke, and he knows that. I hope when youre grown and have your own home, you choose to own an Iguana, you would be an awesome "Ig Slave" as Prism said. You should be proud of yourself for all that you've done, I know I am. If things change, or if you just need to talk, you know where to find us! ~Nan P.S. Does you mom know about any of what's been going on with Zeke? If not, you might try talking to her. I know you said your parents were divorced, but try talking to her anyway. Maybe she'll either help, or talk some sense into your sister and Dad. We can hope anyway! P.S.S. I never though you were poor either - in fact I figured the exact opposite - it costs a lot to send a child to University, and the fact that your dad could afford it told me that he WASN'T poor - which is why I was soooo frustrated! The issue was the fact that your dad & sister were being so "non-chalant" about poor Zekes health, that they didn't care if he had the most basic of his needs met. The fact that they could actually live in a house where an animal was suffering, have the resources to fix the situation, and CHOOSE not to - that's what the issue was - not about being poor financially..........
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Post by Yoda on Sept 26, 2004 15:32:41 GMT -8
Im truly heartbroken ... this Iggy could be brought back to perfect health with the right care ..You keep dooing what you can ....and provide care as long as you can ...... you are a wonderfull person and you should be proud of the love and respect you have given to this Iggy....
It truly will be trajic if this Iggy is put down.....
Zeke will be in our prayers..
James and Yoda
"May the Force be with you Zeke"
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Post by WillemsMom on Sept 26, 2004 17:52:53 GMT -8
Oh Melissa, I can't believe this is happening. you have done wonderful job against many odds. Like everyone else here, I know how hard you tried.
I can't think of any new words to say, except I'm very, very sorry.
You will be a beautiful and loving ig slave/mommy when the time comes.
We'll be here for you if you want to come here and cry.
HUGS
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Post by zeke101 on Sept 27, 2004 17:53:50 GMT -8
Thank you all so much for your support.. I'm still trying as hard as i can to keep Zeke with us..
My sister told me today that an examination alone is $50 and a shot would be an additional $40.. And she shook her head and told me she wasn't going to spend that much on Zeke. And I think she mentioned something about getting a proper light, but I doubt she will.. She said Zeke is too far along to be saved, but she's so wrong! I believe that if we help him as much as we can now, he can make it!
I'll continue to care and love Zeke to the best of my ability ... And I plan on getting an iguana when I'm on my own, but I will first make shore I have PROPER lighting, PROPER food, and all the other necessities for an iguana.. I will not EVER ley this happen again..
I apologize to you iguana lovers. I'm trying my best..
And again, Thank you SO much for your support and advice!
-Melissa & Zeke-
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Post by Nanshe on Sept 27, 2004 18:52:49 GMT -8
Melissa, Honey, you have NOTHING to apologize for! You have done nothing but try to do right by Zeke from the time your sister handed him over to you Like I said above, I honestly hope you're proud of yourself, because I am, very much so If Zeke is going to be staying around, is it okay for us to send the stuff we wanted to send? Could you explain to your sister or whoever that it's not because we think you're poor - but rather because we feel he's saveable, and we happen to have the specialized equipment he needs and are more than willing to offer it up to Zeke? I know they must think we're all nuts going so far for a a "stupid lizard", but they just don't know what we all know, and what YOU know - how they can make their way so deep into our hearts that there's nothing we wouldn't do for them That's why we keep referring to ourselves as "Ig Slaves" LOL Let us know about the equipment - and please give us an update on Zeke ok? Take care! Always~ ~Nan
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Post by WillemsMom on Sept 28, 2004 7:13:13 GMT -8
Everybody, do you think Zeke can make it w/o going to the vet?
Melissa mentioned $90.00 to save 'this silly ole lizard'. Is there anyway we could send her that much using Paypal?
In the interest of privacy, why doesn't anyone who thinks they can kick in write me at: PeaceOnEarth@satx.rr.com
When there is enough, including what I can afford, I'll send the whole $90.00 to Melissa and the rest of you who can contribute can send your contribution to me, using Paypal.
If we can do this and still contribute supplies, I bet Zeke will make it. At this time, I'm unable to take in a 'Rescue', so I'm happy and able to help Zeke.. I'll include some $$$ in my contribution for a blender.
Paypal is a piece of cake, for anyone who hasn't used it before.
Nancy
PS. Melissa, dear, this is NOT about thinking your family is poor..This is ALL about valuing Zeke's life, which sadly your family doesn't seem to do.
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Post by zeke101 on Sept 28, 2004 12:32:02 GMT -8
I really have to thank you all so much.. You're the only ones who understand why I'm trying to save this ig. I'm not shore about giving out my address.. My father is a police officer, and he gets VERY overprotective about these things such as giving strangers my mailing address.. Although I think he should trust me because I'm not a child; I'm 16, and mature enough to know about giving out my address to strangers.. I will ask him, but my father is a VERY stern man, and if he thinks its the wrong thing to do he will ban me from the computer for a while for even being on a board like this and giving out information about myseld that i shouldn't... I'll bring it up somehow.. Thanks again!! -Melissa&Zeke-
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Post by WillemsMom on Sept 28, 2004 12:42:16 GMT -8
Hi Melissa, I understand your father's point of view on giving out your address. It is a risky thing to do. I don't know what the answer is to this.
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Post by zeke101 on Sept 28, 2004 14:09:12 GMT -8
Well what I could do is ask my mom, and with her concent, give you her address and you can send it to her, and I can go get it from her.. I can ask, and I'll get back to ya!
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Post by Yoda on Sept 28, 2004 14:21:02 GMT -8
In all this we are starting to loose focus on what is going on with the Iguana ...
How is he today ...is he taking any food?
was he able to get some more sun Today?
has he Pooped ...if so what colour and consistancy...?
update please...
James and Yoda
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Post by prism_wolf on Sept 28, 2004 15:55:55 GMT -8
I agree with Yoda. While we figute out what we can send to Melissa...this ig still needs care. Keep taking Zeke outside...no less than 30 mins a day...more if you can. I know it's probably getting much colder in Canada right now, but the UVB benefit from the sun is just to important. If you can bring a lamp outside and shine it on him for heat this would help.
He still needs to eat. See if your sister has warmed up enough to get him some greens...good greens!
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