Goodbye Jack

[Catherine]

Jack my black corn snake died during the night. I am relieved it is over. Jack was an old man and he has been dying for some time. He went peacefully with Caitrin his mate curled around him. I only had Jack for the last six years of his life, but they were good years. Jack was a fine snake and it was a pleasure to know him.

A much younger Jack and Caitrin when they first met.



Caitrin with Jack

Jack with Caitrin







You can see that they were very close. I think Jack was 15. I have two beautiful young snakes that Jack fathered last year. One looks like Jack and one looks like Caitrin. It is his last gift to me. Jack was always a very loving snake and I will miss him.



Catherine Becket • Only you



Catherine Becket • Only you




Catherine Becket • Only you

[Tobi]

I am very sorry for your loss Catherine. But I'm glad he passed peacefully with Caitrin with him. She will miss him very much, I am sure.

Blessings to you dear Jack. Go happily and well where you have gone.

[Catherine]

Thank-you. I am glad I could give Jack a good life. He was a rehome as an older snake so I always knew I wouldn't have many years, but they were good years. Caitrin misses him too. She was Earl's widow and she was happy to bond with Jack. Now she is widowed again. I have a gentle male that I think she will bond with. David is sweet and after a few days of quiet I will introduce Caitrin to him. I don't want her to be alone.

Jack can join my snake family that has passed on. I have a place behind the pond where I bury my snakes. It is beautiful and it is nice knowing they are there.

[LPC]

Sorry to hear your news, Catherine. Be happy in your new environment, dear Jack!

[Catherine]

Jack was one of a number of older snakes that I rehomed. One by one I am losing them as they get really old.
I have given them a good end to their lives and they are all passing peacefully. I like to think of Jack joining Earl and Raven and the three of them sunning themselves contentedly. Soon enough Ruby and Caitrin will join them.

I find it sad that people so easily discard a pet snake even after more than ten years. Jack had been a well cared for pet. Why would they have given him up?