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ravyalle

20 is insane!! Love to see other members of the elderly dragon club. That was my beardie Spyke, he got to 17 and passed away 2 years ago. I definitely feel your pain but im sure your friend was very loved and had a great life❤️ https://preview.redd.it/ejhg913s4j7d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9807ccc35f322626031b842647143929fe8a070


BhudiBunz

Awww what a sweet face. Rip.


smokeeveryday

My boy Spike passed at about the same age https://preview.redd.it/f15r8tzk0m7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ee601370f779b38dff345e3f0eadd42cfdcfac9


AndromedaKitten

https://preview.redd.it/8ol0t8i86p7d1.jpeg?width=1932&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3283713fa5cc3fcbbd2121eb837264fa6dcfe6d6 My Bim passed on Friday. She made it to 18 before she let go.


TheNGM

The village elder


JasonDomber

Wow. I’m sorry for your loss, but rest assured, that is a good LONG life for a Beardie. You should be proud. Still….sorry for your loss. They are chasing crickets and mealworms across The Universe, sleeping in weird positions, and falling off things unexpectedly without realizing anything happened 🥲


SeaDonkey90

What a beautiful comment. Made me cry. 😭


bajablastgamer

i believe the oldest beardie ever recorded was 18!!! you should totally get this cool girl her world record :)) ETA: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/116317-oldest-bearded-dragon-ever wow!!! i believe you may have a record winner on your hands for real!!


desmith0719

That’s exactly what I came here to say and did because I didn’t see your comment. I wrote that I believe that dragon was a few months shy of 19. What an incredible accomplishment for OP, really. I understand the heartbreak but they should absolutely be so proud of themselves and the care they gave their dragon.


bajablastgamer

yes this was exactly my thought process!!! OP should be SO proud and i think this would be a lovely way to honor their beardie's memory! :))


Seretical

That’s crazy, I didn’t even know haha. Unfortunately I don’t think I have any way to prove it, but it’s definitely cool to know that she managed that accomplishment


No-Taro1285

I'm here to back you up 🖐️


AvionneIsAGoat

Picture of when you first purchased her maybe?


malletgirl91

I hope OP sees this!!


StarLi2000

I’m so sorry for your loss. She was lucky to spend such a long life with a wonderful person like you. 😭


TalliePiters

20 years! What a blessed sweet life she must have had May she live on in your happy memories! Sorry for your loss


Wickerpuds

My heart aches! Please share your advice when you're feeling up to it, as I'd love to spend this many years with my new baby.


Large_Tangerine1995

what a blessing! youre a great parent, how was your husbandry to have her live this long!


nophoaz

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby. Sending you lots of love and hugs.


TransientWhales

She was a cutie and so obviously well loved! Sorry for your loss - here’s to happy thoughts of her chasing bugs all she wants somewhere out there.


sunshinerae811

I’m very sorry for your loss.


Trick-Tie4294

Or I'm sorry. I believe they go to the other side too. Cross the rainbow bridge. Beautiful companionship for a large part of life. Sending you love from Charlotte NC ❤


M1LLFR3D_01602

Aww I'm sorry :[


TBcrush-47-69

RIP, she lived a great long life. She looks a lot like my girl


Dragonlynds22

So sorry for your loss xxx


KimmyCatGma

So sorry for your loss. Hugs


Tweet_Tweetz

He will look after you in Dragon Heaven ♥️ what a wonderful owner you must have been to have him reach the age of 20 ☺️😊 Good Job Mama! I know it hurts, I lost my beardie in 2019 I’m sorry for your loss


sarfreyo

Wow! 20 years! What an incredible long life this beardie had. I am so sorry for your loss. That’s a big family member, I hope you find peace during this difficult time


jayjaystorm

I am so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. 20 years is amazing. I can only hope my two boys will go that far.


Sky_buyer

20. That's double the life expectancy. I am so very sorry for your loss and I cannot imagine how feel but know you were very lovely to have her as long as you did.


Seretical

Thanks for the kind words all. I believe she was mostly blessed with good genetics as her care routine really wasn’t so meticulous or different to many others. She ate mainly live wood roaches, green beans and carrots, occasionally mealworms. She’d spend most sunny days in her outside enclosure and her inside enclosure was pretty big with heat lights at just one end. Honestly I began expecting her to go a long time ago, so when she didn’t go for hibernation this time around I knew it was probably soon. And yeah, her body just started shutting down around midnight. Was not aware of the record of 18, I knew she was old but not record-breaking old!! She’s made me super proud :)


peanutbutterbeara

Hugs 🩵


KirstyPearson

I’m so sorry 😞


Routine-Seesaw2127

Sorry for your lost She must have been well taken care of to live so long


butt_badg3r

Sorry for your loss 😥.. she must have had a good life to live that long.


thefictionkitten

so sorry for your loss 😭


Theatrepooky

I’m so sorry for your loss. What an incredible life you gave her! You are an amazing human and she was an amazing dragon. Sending all the hugs. ❤️


Own_Butterscotch_445

This morning, the world lost an Elder Dragon. Her age shows the level of care and dedication you gave to her, and I know she was happy, warm, and content in her days. I can not fathom this loss for such a caring individual like yourself, for it takes a great caretaker for Dragons to live this long. Lighting a candle for your loved Dragon.


Starixas

I'm so sorry for your loss. My baby boy mushu is 12 an I don't even want to think about him passing away :(( you've really given her the best life possible (an apparently she mightve been the longest living beardie)[longest living bearded dragon was 18](https://www.google.com/search?q=oldest+living+bearded+dragon&oq=oldest+living+bearded+dragon&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBRAAGIAEGKIEMgoIBhAAGKIEGIkF0gEINTczMGowajmoAgCwAgE&client=ms-android-att-us-rvc3&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8)


itsamermaidslife

so sorry 💔


SecuritySkky

What's her name, OP?


Seretical

It was Spikey, 4 year old me wasn’t very creative hahah


barcat75

mayshe rest in peace 🕊️


mystery110679

Sorry for your loss 💔


desmith0719

Holy crap! I’m so sorry for your loss but really… congrats!! Pretty sure you now officially have the longest living bearded dragon ever in captivity. Before yours I believe it was a dragon who was a few months shy of 19. That’s a testament to some incredible care and an amazing life! I know it’s hard (I’m going through it right now as well) but I hope you are truly proud of yourself and know what an incredibly amazing job you did with her!


TubularBrainRevolt

I was in disbelief at the start. How is it possible? Dragon lizards are generally short lived and only the larger species such as bearded dragons live somewhat longer. This is equivalent to a human living more than 120 years. You probably had amazing care for she, but she also had excellent genetics. Also females tend to live less.


Spawkeye

Glad to see someone else with an old beardie, and I’m so sorry for your loss. Our old man is 18 going on 19 this year and is such a sweetie.


Dr_Fopolopolas

You need to be able to prove she is 20! That would be the new world record if so!! Guiness world records say the oldest so far was 18. Fantastic life for a beardie! Glad you got to have her that long :)


FabricationLife

RIP Elder dragon, looks like you had a great life!


More_Cartographer_33

R.I.P angel


Frumple-McAss

Considering a dragon’s typical Lifespan is 8-15 years, the fact your baby lived to 20 is INSANE. I know you must have taken great care of her


Similar_Economist949

You must have done a damn good job and be proud. Captive reptiles don't usually go the distance of 20. You did extremely well for that dragon, and I give you an applause. May your baby rest in peace and know always with you.


TheOldestMillenial1

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure she lived her best life because of you. 🫂


Big-Yogurtcloset8780

So sorry for your loss! 20 years is a testament to your care!


dillpickle03

That baby was well taken care of and loved! Sending hugs to you.


HuntressOfTheWeak

So sorry 😢


BhudiBunz

I am so so sorry for the loss of your sweet dragon, what a long incredible journey though, 20 years?! What a life for a beardie!


Foreign_Monk861

My condolences. You'll see her again at the Rainbow 🌈 Bridge.


AffectionatePipe5269

I’m so sorry for the loss of your baby ! There is no doubt she knew you loved her That baby is up playing with her babies Again, I’m so sorry your baby moved up to heaven ! You are a great owner ! Sending hugs & love your way !


malletgirl91

I’m so sorry for your loss OP! Your baby clearly had an amazing life to have lived for so long 🥺 I would love to know how you took care of her and what you fed her and such, you absolutely did an amazing job, but no rush and no pressure if you’re not up to sharing. Your grieving absolutely comes first. 💜


Seretical

She pretty much had a diet mainly of wood roaches, beans and carrots. Occasionally mealworms but she got sick of those. She was on crickets for the first few years


PrimaryLocation7267

What kind of beans?


interplanetarywoes

What an incredible journey you two must have had together! I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope your healing goes well.


bohomamasoul

RIP sweet girl. I’m so sorry for your loss.


SahreeYurblu

Lucky dragon to have spent her life with you!


Own-Performance4237

I’m so very sorry for your loss. WOW I had no idea they could even live that long! You’re amazing at the care and knowledge you have for your baby!


Maleficent_Half_6881

poor baby. r.i.p. :(


SeaDonkey90

20 years is amazing. You know that they were given all the love and care. Prayers for you during this incredibly hard time. ❤️


Radiant_Cricket1049

She didn't pass. She just upgraded to Dragon status. Making all sorts of new friends in the skies beyond. 🐉 🐲


Negative-Cat-3642

I'm so sorry for your loss 20 long years... Such a cutie 🥰


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MajesticGarbagex

Sending so much love and healing 🖤


marmarskinnybeef

live on in your happy memories Sorry for your loss


twixandoreo

Rip


psyched622

I'm so sorry! 20 is so amazing though. I lost my girl soon after she turned 8...liver failure..


psyched622

I'm so sorry! 20 is so amazing though. I lost my girl soon after she turned 8...liver failure..


cherrybombsnpopcorn

A blessing of a long life. Beautiful girl. What hope she brings to all of us.


ParkingAmoeba1999

Oh wow! 20 years old! What a lifetime! I am so very sorry for your loss.


Dangerous_Primary454

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️


Bravo7Foxtrot

So very sorry for your loss 😢💜


goldenkiwicompote

Are these photos of her at age 20? That’s an insane lifespan! Sunny and I are sorry for your loss. https://preview.redd.it/hmjt0bdnhl7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=60dd04dd8b3078fa42df8de70d1fe6be972a83af


QubeJ

Awe Rest in Peace, i’ll take a drink for the little homie 💖


[deleted]

20 is an incredibly long life for a beardie, you did right by her.


Fishie_inthesea

She was beautiful, I’m very sorry for your loss 🩷


stormy_the_dragon

I'm so sorry for your loss. I imagine you will miss her dearly after spending so much time with you. She probably had a great life. But what the actual fuck? 20 years is insane. I thought my beardies were elderly when they passed at the ages of 13,5 and 14. But I hope my new beardie friends wil stay even longer.


Basic_Barber_8810

I’m sorry.💙


Stillkicking_19

How cool is that?!? Thank you for sharing! ![gif](giphy|3oriO6qJiXajN0TyDu|downsized)


Equivalent_Eye_6086

Sorry to hear the bad news


creatriix

precious angel! you obviously gave her a wonderful life 🩵 I hope she’s making tons of dragon friends in the afterlife!


The_stinkiest_feet

Terribly sorry for your loss


Embarrassed_Arm6795

The guiness world record is 18 years.


Admirable-Yam-1309

Wow What a great life. I hope our 7 year old beardie lives that long. Sounds like you done everything right. Are you going to get another?


TinyLizardNipples

May I ask a few questions about her elderly years if you’re comfortable? If it’s too hard to talk about I totally understand and I’m so crazy sorry this happened! 💕 I have an 8 year old and I don’t know what’s normal/what to expect as he ages


Bogbeast213

I understand how sad it is to lose a pet. I’m happy that you two were able to spend so many years together. After a while they feel like they are a permanent part of your life. Thank you for providing excellent care to get them to a nice ripe age. I know it probably doesn’t help but I want you to know you did everything right. So many of these babies die in their first two years of life from neglect. I hope one day you make the decision to get another little one to love. They deserve people like you.


pamsam29_

I’m glad your dragon lived so long! Very sorry for your loss though. I’m sure it wasn’t easy. You had a cutie 🐉..RIP🌹


slaytician

Sorry, friend.


Pythonx135

Oh the secrets in her head.. rip


MakeupByKrisco

Oh I’m so sorry. 🥲 I had to put mine down a month ago. -hugs-


pollyprissepants

20 years is a gift. Sending condolences from me and my beardie, Gertrude. https://preview.redd.it/3232gfe0um7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b9451667d5de6512e0f66d8d21fce87bf3ff5ba


Own-Plane-843

Awe what a cutie and wonderful companion. She will be missed.


Mindless-Choice-9945

RIP!


dagaz_kat1010

rest easy sweet girl


birdmomchicago

aw i’m so sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹 seems like she had a long & beautiful life. may she have endless sunshine & worms (or whatever her favorite food was) in heaven. 🌈


Fyodorzgurl

So sorry for your loss. She is beautiful and obviously very happy.


DJZeboCHI

I'm sorry for your loss. Keep ya head up and know she loves you and appreciates you and all you did for her.


ayk_danroyd

I'm so sorry for your loss. 🥺 My babygirl was 13 when she left us 2 Septembers ago. One of the hardest moments of my entire life.


Chart_Legitimate

I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. She loved her time with you. Hearts & Kisses


AttorneyNorth6055

TWENTY


TraditionGrouchy672

I feel so bad


Hot-Sail-2799

So very sorry


Acceptable-Kale-8432

💙💙💙💙


-mykie-

I'm sorry for your loss 😔 I hope you can take comfort in knowing she had a beautiful long life.


Hefty_Parsnip_4303

Remember the good times


Distinct_Switch_6333

Thats amazing, hope you get another little one.


Evening-Acadia2614

If you have proof she beat the literal world record on age


Lazy_Ad_5943

Beautiful baby!!! ❤️ RIP


ImaDieTodayLOL

I am so sorry for your loss


Flyingjordan68

Thoughts and prayers


Donnamc82

She was a very lucky girl you must have looked after her extremely well for her to live to that ripe age she such a cutie too 💞 I'm really sorry for your loss


Dazzling-Cream5242

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you make it through this hard time with loved ones surrounding you and supporting you. And may your lizard rest well in their own little dessert 🙏🫶


TheGushiest

RIP you 100 year old human year dragon girl.


ExternalPhilosophy22

Off that must hurt man I don't keep bearded dragons and idk if will keep them but I like looking around in this sub. God bless man you kept her and loved her and she loved you too.


Choice-Bank6902

Rip


Sleepyenergydrink

I’m so sorry for your loss


Kindly-Literature706

I am sorry for your loss!


D_Dub76

Sorry for your loss


luellaisapmhnp

Im so sad for you and everyone else in this thread who lost a beloved beardie child. I have seven. My oldest is around 11 I think… he is a rescue so no way to know for sure… but my heart goes out to all of you. We love them no different than children, dogs, and cats!! You have to be cool to understand 🤪🥰🙏🏻🤎🧡🩶🤍💛🖤


[deleted]

It's so cute. R.I.P


Prof_Cyan

o7 rip my freind


Cosmoreptar

What a special girl! What was her name? 💜🕯️ We love our fellow elders💐


Specialist_Guess_471

Wow! Weren’t you lucky to have her so long! I know it hurts💔 & I’m SUPER sympathetic because I too have a beardie 😍! They become such big parts of our lives! ❤️ I truly cant imagine! 🙏🙏 But can you please tell us some of the ways your baby brought you joy? 😇❤️


nopepasaran

she was beautiful and lived such a long life, wow 💗


Ok_Desk_2477

Sorry for the loss of you beautiful little lady. 🌻


Blackberry-Constant

You are one hell of a reptimama to get 20 beautiful years with her … RIP ❤️


K1311y3

so sorry for yalls loss 😔


fagdragtime

Fly high little buddy


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Gullible_Baker9947

Goodnight queen 🙏🏼 I’d love to see her setup and heat about her eating habits! My baby boy is about to be 2 and we’d love 18 more years together :)


Perpetualfukup28

This is the saddest, yet beautiful thing I've ever read. You were her whole world a d gave her the best damn lifetime of love. I'm sorry for the loss


Low_Caregiver_2487

I'm so sorry for your loss xoxo


ThinkFaithlessness26

I am so so sorry for your loss. I only hope I get 20 years with my baby, though. You were very blessed. She lived that long because you have her a happy life ya know?


PeaceElectronic3801

A good long life, bless them.


Creative_Event_3303

May she rest in peace


Immediate-Pea-8297

Sorry for your loss she kind of looks like my dobie go on my page and look You be surprised


Mean-Assistance8558

Wow! What a long life she lived. You must have taken wonderful care of her .


lauraz0919

So very sorry.


Zokstone

Quite possibly the oldest to ever live. What an incredible life you gave that sweet darling.


EdensGarden333

In the pic with your Dragon laying against your chest and neck, I can feel the love and trust between you! Your relationship was so wonderful and happy for both you and B.D.! No wonder she lived so long — she didn’t want to leave you, you two had a very strong connection to each other!! May you two meet again in your dreams! A relationship this strong does not end because one has crossed over! 💫💕🦎💕💫


MadyBellaAria

So sorry for your loss


growsomewalls

That sucks man. You two grew up together. Be thankful for the memories. You took good care of her/him!


Spiritual_Ear2835

20 years is a lot. It just shows how much you cared for it