Riley... for the last time

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Jack Dempsey
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It breaks my heart to do this but unfortunately I have to part with my now 4year old Argentine Black and White tegu Riley. My dad has decided he does not want to take care of her while I am away so I have to give her up. She is truly the best and most personable reptile I have ever had the pleasure of keeping and I am sure to get another one when I get my own place. I got her in 2009 and she was barely larger than a leopard gecko. Now she is 40" long and a freakin monster. A very sweet very smart lizard that has been with me all through high school. My mom who has always had a bit of a fear of reptiles especially large ones has even warmed up to her and will come down to see how Riley is doing periodically. Anyway I figured I would post some progression pics of her over the years and maybe a few videos. Thank you guys for all the care tips as well as the cage building tips I couldn't have done it without you guys. This will probably be one of my last threads on MFK for quite some time. But without further adieu here is Riley...

DAY 1
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Just before moving into her 8x4
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PS:These pics are actually a year or so old I will have to post some more recent ones

Me opening her box on her first day
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Thanks guys she has truly made a place in my heart but I know giving her away to someone who can dedicate the time to properly care for her is right. I will post more pics when I get home I am at orientation at the moment.
 
Dang man that sucks having to give her away. I'd try to find her a home with someone who's willing to give her back in the future if possible.
 
Thanks for the kind words guys. Here are a couple of pics I took the other day.

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