My female pickeringii, 'Rei', affectionately known as Lumpy, passed away today.
Over the last month she stopped eating. When it seemed to get serious, I resorted to force feeding. I moved her into a warmer hospital tank and thought she was getting better, but found she had regurgitated her food. after that she went down hill fast. She passed away peacefully this morning.
Before she stopped eating she had a difficult shed, it was comming off in pieces and I had to assist her for 5 days untill it was all off. Maybe that was an early indication that something was wrong.
Im confused, I dont know why she got sick. She has always eaten the same things my other garters ate, and was living in the same tank as them. I just hope its not contagious what ever it was.
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10-04-2009, 06:32 PM #1"Preparing For Second shed"
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10-04-2009, 06:40 PM #2Subadult snake
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Sorry for your loss.
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10-04-2009, 07:41 PM #3T. radix Ranch
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We all can tell you stories about the unexplained deaths that occur. There is so much we don't know about them. Genetics, development issues, parasites, environmental conditions. So much we don't know and for many of these can't control. I wish I could give you some answers but I'm wondering to.
I don't think you have too much to worry about in the contagious department.
I very sorry to hear about your loss.Steve
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10-04-2009, 08:47 PM #4Hi, I'm New Here!
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Really sorry to hear about your loss. I lost one recently too.
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10-04-2009, 09:04 PM #5Hi, I'm New Here!
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oops, I've just read my thread..
Thank you.
Do you have any photos? We have other members too who's snakes also have this kinks
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10-05-2009, 12:51 PM #6"Preparing For Second shed"
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Originally Posted by Herps 4 Life
oops, I've just read my thread.. Thank you.
Do you have any photos? We have other members too who's snakes also have this kinks
Theres pics of her on this thread http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/gene...ive-b-day.html
I would upload more but I accidentaly wiped out my computer attempting to clear a virus...-Beth"Do not be angry, Do not worry, Be grateful, Work with diligence, Be kind to people." -Mikao Usui
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10-05-2009, 03:39 AM #7Domos Ophiusa
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Sorry for your loss.
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10-05-2009, 04:06 AM #8Old and wise snake
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More than likely it is parasites.Probally passed them on to your other snakes.Get a fecal done.
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10-05-2009, 04:08 AM #9Old and wise snake
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Was this a baby or an adult?
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10-05-2009, 05:54 AM #10Never shed
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My condolences.
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