Reptiles Aren't Disposable Pets

Pet loss grief is real, and losing a pet hurts no matter the species. This honest video on pet bereavement and grieving a reptile follows Andy and Morgan through the loss of Paul, our frilled dragon, and the guilt and silence that came with it. Nobody prepares you for grieving a reptile. When we lost our Maine Coon cat, people understood. When we lost Paul, our frilled dragon, the same grief was met with silence, as if it did not count. It did. Pet loss grief is pet loss grief, whatever the species. In this video we talk openly about dealing with grief and coping with pet loss as reptile keepers: the guilt that you could have done more, the rainbow bridge moment nobody talks about for a lizard, and why reptiles are not disposable pets. If you are grieving a pet, a dog, a cat, a snake, a lizard or a frilled dragon, you are not alone, and we hope this makes you feel a little less isolated. We also talk about pet memorial and healing after pet loss, and how grief support looks different when the world does not see your animal as a real pet. Whether you have lost a frilled dragon, a bearded dragon, a gecko, a snake or any exotic pet, your grief counts. With 35+ years in the reptile hobby between us, we cover the things other reptile channels skip, including the hard parts. Like and subscribe for honest reptile keeping every week. #petloss #reptilegrief #rainbowbridge 00:00 Introduction 00:16 Just a Reptile? 03:54 A New Begginning