My poor lil non eating scrub

[lauwersp]

Is basically dead.

I tried feeder guppies a couple days ago (although the smallest I could find were bigger than the itty bitty ones in Steves video) and while he/she was uninterested, she was energetic and tried climbing the sides of the container.

Today, she is so close to dead that if I hadn't seen her head twitch, she would appear dead. I even left her head upside down for a few minutes to see if she'd right herself. She didn't.

I may try to mash up some silverside and mix with a bit of ReptoLife plus and syringe it into her... but I guess I'm going to have to accept the fact that there is nothing I can do. Can't help but be sad... he/she was one of the most colorful (which I know in the grand scheme of things is completely irrelevant).

The other 12 are doing just fine.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Is basically dead.

I tried feeder guppies a couple days ago (although the smallest I could find were bigger than the itty bitty ones in Steves video) and while he/she was uninterested, she was energetic and tried climbing the sides of the container.

Today, she is so close to dead that if I hadn't seen her head twitch, she would appear dead. I even left her head upside down for a few minutes to see if she'd right herself. She didn't.

I may try to mash up some silverside and mix with a bit of ReptoLife plus and syringe it into her... but I guess I'm going to have to accept the fact that there is nothing I can do. Can't help but be sad... he/she was one of the most colorful (which I know in the grand scheme of things is completely irrelevant).

The other 12 are doing just fine.I would try that syringe to see if it would make any difference as a last ditch effort.I'm sorry to hear about the situation the little one is in.

[snake man]

Sometimes nature has to take its course, I am sorry.

[EasternGirl]

I would also try the syringe at this point to see if it will make a difference...but it might not at this point. Has she been drinking? Make sure there is some water mixed in with the food to hydrate her in case she is dehydrated...not too much though...just a little. I'm so sorry about this. You tried everything you could. She will be at peace soon. You are in my thoughts.

[jitami]

I'm so sorry to hear this... I,too, would try the syringe as a last ditch effort knowing it probably won't work. Sorry...

[lauwersp]

Ok. I think she's dead. No breathing. No movement at all. My girlfriend says im in denial but I wanna wait just a little bit before I take any action.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

Ok. I think she's dead. No breathing. No movement at all. My girlfriend says im in denial but I wanna wait just a little bit before I take any action.So sorry to hear about it.at least you know you tried you'r best to help her.

[lauwersp]

Yea... Very sad about it but I know it is nature and the circle of life. I also know that I need to remember how privileged 12 healthy scrubs are. Thanks for all the support everyone.

[guidofatherof5]

Yea... Very sad about it but I know it is nature and the circle of life. I also know that I need to remember how privileged 12 healthy scrubs are. Thanks for all the support everyone.

Good attitude in a bad situation. Sorry for your loss.

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

That is so sad :( But at least she had someone to love her and wasn't out in the cold harsh world alone.

[jaleely]

I'm so sorry! Sometimes it's for the best. THere is a reason some don't thrive, and it's just biology. Probably better it happens now (though that sucks) than later in life with something could be wrong internally and the animal suffers.
Sucks that it went through growing and being born, just to die.
Just sucks all around, but it may be for the best.
Not really comforting here I guess. I can think it's for the best, but if it was happening to me id' be so frustrated and upset lol
so, i guess we all relate and that's really all we can do.
Let us know what happens with the healthy ones though!

[ProXimuS]

So sorry to hear of your loss. I'm glad she was well cared for in her short life:)

[lauwersp]

She got a lotta love. She never seemed scared or skittish and liked the warmth of my hands. I hope that for her short life she did feel love and being cared for as most little scrubs never will. She was a beautiful snake and I've buried her in our favorite tomato plant which lives close to the tank where her brothers and sisters are all thriving. She won't be forgotten.

I put a sunken ship into the tank with the scrubs... Now I call them "Oceans 12!" BWAHAHAHAHAH... There clearly was no "good humor" requirement to join this group.

At any rate... thanks everyone for all the kind words and updates will continue.

[Invisible Snake]

Sorry for your loss :(

[EasternGirl]

I'm so sorry to hear that the little one passed. Like the others have said...she was loved and cared for and that is what matters most. We will not forget her either. Very nice to bury her in your favorite tomato plant. Rest in peace little girl...

[lauwersp]

I kinda wish I'd taken specific pics of her... she went downhill quickly...

[jitami]

I'm so sorry she didn't make it... I know it's nature's way and there's nothing we can do sometimes... I know it's also my biggest fear with my little guys... thanks for loving her while she was here...

[EasternGirl]

Pics are nice reminders...but they can make you sad sometimes too. I still have a very hard time looking at pics of my dog that passed almost 2 years ago. You will remember her and have pics in your mind always.

[mikem]

I'm sorry for your loss. No matter how much love and attention you give them, some simply don't make it.

[Mandi0284]

Sorry to hear that she didn't make it.

Glad that her siblings are doing good.

[lauwersp]

Soooo... I have another that has stopped eating. Has anyone experienced FTT where there was SOME eating but then it stopped? For the last couple feedings I've only offered silversides, trying to make sure they all had successfully eaten fish... I've continually isolated the ones that hadn't (from a couple feedings ago). Last night 5 of the remaining 6 all ate fish... some needed worm guts rubbed on it... except the one. Toward the end of the feeding I starting offering the little one worm bits. Nada. I'm thinking of taking a syringe and injecting a piece of worm into the little guy who is starting to look pretty thin.

Everyone else is doing great.

I gave mama her first baby field mouse yesterday but she was only interested in eating my fingers... grrr...

[guidofatherof5]

Yes, I've had this situation occur many times. I've found it can happen within their first year of life.
The closer to that first year the less it occurs.
I don't recommend force feeding but it becomes your decision in the end.
If you are feeding wild mice I would suggest you don't. Mice eat all manor of crap.

[Invisible Snake]

Sorry about the little one not eating. Force feeding is extremely stressful on any baby snake and should only be tried as a last resort. If you choose to force feed, try only feeding a mouses tail thick end first. It's not nutritious but it might sustain the little one until that drive to eat willingly kicks in. Also field mice have the potential to carry a huge parasite load.

[EasternGirl]

So sorry to hear you have another that isn't eating. Try going back to worms...I've done that with some of my picky eaters.

[thamneil]

With babies, you never know what will happen. All you can do is try and be hopeful. In the end, it is really up to mother nature. Not all baby snakes are born to live.