Guys,
Just noticed one of my female Puget's looked a little thin. Upon a closer inspection, I noticed she is swollen approx. 3 inches behind her head in her forward body.
Additionally, she also looks like she is also swollen behind her clocia, with her tail being very thin, almost rat like... I can also feel her spine as she is too thin...
I do not brumate my Garter's and can't believe I missed this condition, which certainly did not evolve overnite... (I believe she was staying buried under her bedding for most of the winter)
Any ideas as to what is causing her swelling in her upper body and... behind her clocia, near the start of her tail.
Will try and find the camera to post pictures ASAP...
Thanks for any help!
Jack