Re-hydrating the Dehydrated

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2 weeks ago I was in the laundry room when I spotted a young(1st year) radix on the floor. This snake was very skinny and dehydrated. Just another wild radix that made its way into the basement.
First and foremost was getting this snake hydrated. I placed her in a small round container with some water, making sure there wasn't too much water as she was weak. This was a precaution to avoid her drowning. It was late in the night so I gave her an overnight stay in the water.
By morning she looked much more full. That dried out look was gone. She was then place in a nice warm quarantine enclosure and given a daily soaking for the first week. She refused any food during this first week even though it was offered every day.
The second week was a different story on eating, she became very aggressive off the hemostats.
I wish I had taken a before photo because she has filled out rather nicely. Eating, drinking, moving, tongue flicking, curiosity and pooping all appear normal. I think she will make a full recovery. She's a lucky one.

I should also say that this isn't always the outcome for these snakes. I believe if caught too late organ shutdown occurs and even our best effort won't bring them back.