I lost my precious Argentine b/w female today following surgery for impaction. The vet said she was so impacted her liver was in the wrong place in her body and other organs were twisted. Because her stomach was pressing on her lungs, she could not breath. I don't understand much about lizard anatomy so I am probably not describing this very well, but her insides were very out of place. She was in surgery for 2 1/2 hours.
She did not show symptoms until it was too late. Although she was refusing food, she eliminated her waste. I thought she was preparing for hibernation. When her breathing became strange, I rushed her to the vet. I was going to have her put down on Friday, but decided to give her another chance.
Why she chose wood chips over the good food I tried to feed her, we will never know.
I have owned many lizards, but Domino was my favorite. She was so sweet and special. I will probably not get another, at least now right now. It was too heartbreaking. After I have time to get over losing her, I will decide if I will get another lizard or put her beautiful custom cage up for sale.
I want to thank all of you who have offered your prayers and support.
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