R.I.P Monty - 15/7/96 - 02/05/08

R.I.P Monty - Miss you always my beautiful Burmese Python. Died yesterday at the age of 12. I love him so much and I can't believe he's gone now. I was the first thing he saw when he hatched and the last thing he saw when he died. He was a beautiful snake and will be missed greatly. He died in my arms at 23:34 GMT. I wish you could have met him, he gave great cuddles even if they were a little on the tight side. I know I'll see him again. He'll be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. For those of you who don't get it, read the following story:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigour, those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they miss someone very special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance.

The bright eyes are intent; the eager body quivers. Suddenly it begins to break away from the group, flying over the green grass, strong legs carrying him faster and faster. YOU have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands caress the beloved head and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together.
- Author Unkown.