Laser Surgery

[guidofatherof5]

This was a rescued red phase female radix from 09. I've notice a small growth on her side for the last few months.
I opened it up a few times to inspect anything inside and felt it was just an infection of some type.
Today, I took her to the Vet. and he recommended laser removal of it.
I only knew about the large area but when he brought her back to me he said he found a smaller growth and removed it also.
She's in a tub with paper towels for a week or so and the open areas are being treated with Silver Sulfadiazine.
She's a beautiful girl and I hope she will be ready for some breeding next Spring.

[infernalis]

Hope recovery goes well.

[justme]

Ouch! That's a good sized chunk removed!

You take such wonderful care of your garters; providing them treatment when needed. Good luck with her! ;-)

[gregmonsta]

Fingers crossed for her mate

[i_heart_sneakie_snakes]

Aww, poor girl She is very pretty. I hope she has a speedy recovery

[jamromhem]

Very gorgeous. and I am glad she is in the track to getting better.. I hope her the best. oh.. and keep me in mind for those babies.. I am still wanting a red phase from when I made that post a year ago.. One would look wonderful next to my checkered.

[reptile65]

I hope she recovers quickly. Thanks for posting this. I'm a pre-veterinary student and I find stuff like this so interesting!

[guidofatherof5]

I'm very fortunate that my Vet. likes garter snakes.
He's also good about giving me a price break on procedures.
He knows that I take in a lot of injuried and rescued snakes.

[guidofatherof5]

Omaha Red as she's called, is doing well but off food at this time.
I attribute this to a change in enclosures and the stress of the procedure.
The surgical areas are looking good.

[guidofatherof5]

Today, Omaha Red decided to start eating(2 night crawlers) again. I've moved her back into her enclosure to reduce any stress.
I don't think she was very comfortable being away from her group. Her incision is looking good and healing nicely.