Claire and Rey are gone

[Catherine]

I thought Rey was the Ball Python you rescued. I was surprized because two years old is young for a snake to die.
Sadly for a rat two years is a full life. It is hard when you take a pet that has passed half its normal life span. You know you only have a little time to enjoy them.  I hope Padme and Leia have some good months ahead with you. Rats are  wonderful and sensitive, but they don't live long. You did a kind thing to take them in and let them finish their lives with you.

It is sad about Claire. Once the geckos develop a blockage they never seem to recover. You were doing your best to save her, but sometimes there is nothing you can do. You did keep her comfortable and you met all her needs. Claire had a good life with you. It seems like yesterday when you were excited about getting her, and now she is gone. I know it has been years, but it passed by so quickly. Claire was special and you must miss her a lot.

I am glad your other reptiles are young. You have many happy years ahead with them.